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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.64, 41,989.82 and 8,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.64, 41,989.82 and 8,273.32 is: 12,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.64 : 41,989.82 = 8,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.64/41,989.82 = 8,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.64x = 41,989.82 × 8,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.64x = 347,395,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,395,217.60/28,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.25

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