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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.63, 41,986.89 and 8,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.63, 41,986.89 and 8,271.27 is: 12,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.63 : 41,986.89 = 8,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.63/41,986.89 = 8,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.63x = 41,986.89 × 8,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.63x = 347,284,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,284,903.65/27,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.20

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