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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,261, 42,391.50 and 7,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,261, 42,391.50 and 7,484.50 is: 11,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,261 : 42,391.50 = 7,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,261/42,391.50 = 7,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,261x = 42,391.50 × 7,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,261x = 317,279,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,279,181.75/28,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.75

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