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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.08, 42,018.82 and 8,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.08, 42,018.82 and 8,286.16 is: 12,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.08 : 42,018.82 = 8,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.08/42,018.82 = 8,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.08x = 42,018.82 × 8,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.08x = 348,174,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,174,665.53/28,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.67

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