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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.72, 42,371.86 and 8,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.72, 42,371.86 and 8,526.45 is: 12,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.72 : 42,371.86 = 8,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.72/42,371.86 = 8,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.72x = 42,371.86 × 8,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.72x = 361,281,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,281,524.38/28,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.76

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