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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.83, 42,005.79 and 8,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.83, 42,005.79 and 8,283.87 is: 12,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.83 : 42,005.79 = 8,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.83/42,005.79 = 8,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.83x = 42,005.79 × 8,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.83x = 347,970,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,970,503.61/28,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.82

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