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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,091.92, 42,137.86 and 8,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,091.92, 42,137.86 and 8,369.97 is: 12,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,091.92 : 42,137.86 = 8,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,091.92/42,137.86 = 8,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,091.92x = 42,137.86 × 8,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,091.92x = 352,692,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,692,624.06/28,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.95

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