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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.68, 42,229.86 and 7,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.68, 42,229.86 and 7,375 is: 11,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.68 : 42,229.86 = 7,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.68/42,229.86 = 7,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.68x = 42,229.86 × 7,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.68x = 311,445,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,445,217.50/28,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.11

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