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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.78, 42,011.34 and 8,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.78, 42,011.34 and 8,295.85 is: 12,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.78 : 42,011.34 = 8,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.78/42,011.34 = 8,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.78x = 42,011.34 × 8,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.78x = 348,519,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,519,774.94/28,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.12

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