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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.60, 42,017.34 and 8,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.60, 42,017.34 and 8,284.26 is: 12,429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.60 : 42,017.34 = 8,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.60/42,017.34 = 8,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.60x = 42,017.34 × 8,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.60x = 348,082,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,082,569.07/28,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.03

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