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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.18, 42,368.94 and 8,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.18, 42,368.94 and 8,530.38 is: 12,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.18 : 42,368.94 = 8,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.18/42,368.94 = 8,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.18x = 42,368.94 × 8,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.18x = 361,423,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,423,158.40/28,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.21

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