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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,260, 42,390 and 8,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,260, 42,390 and 8,804 is: 13,206

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,260 : 42,390 = 8,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,260/42,390 = 8,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,260x = 42,390 × 8,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,260x = 373,201,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,201,560/28,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206

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