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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,250.96, 42,360.03 and 10,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,250.96, 42,360.03 and 10,711.22 is: 16,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,250.96 : 42,360.03 = 10,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,250.96/42,360.03 = 10,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,250.96x = 42,360.03 × 10,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,250.96x = 453,727,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,727,388.74/28,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.60

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