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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241, 42,364.04 and 7,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241, 42,364.04 and 7,464.52 is: 11,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241 : 42,364.04 = 7,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241/42,364.04 = 7,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241x = 42,364.04 × 7,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241x = 316,227,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,227,223.86/28,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.45

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