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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.66, 42,372.67 and 6,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.66, 42,372.67 and 6,901.56 is: 10,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.66 : 42,372.67 = 6,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.66/42,372.67 = 6,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.66x = 42,372.67 × 6,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.66x = 292,437,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,437,524.37/28,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.26

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