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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,084.73, 42,136.20 and 8,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,084.73, 42,136.20 and 8,363.45 is: 12,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,084.73 : 42,136.20 = 8,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,084.73/42,136.20 = 8,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,084.73x = 42,136.20 × 8,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,084.73x = 352,404,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,404,001.89/28,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.89

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