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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.93, 42,261.93 and 8,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.93, 42,261.93 and 8,457.70 is: 12,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.93 : 42,261.93 = 8,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.93/42,261.93 = 8,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.93x = 42,261.93 × 8,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.93x = 357,438,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,438,725.36/28,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.81

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