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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262, 42,393.81 and 7,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262, 42,393.81 and 7,485.50 is: 11,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262 : 42,393.81 = 7,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262/42,393.81 = 7,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262x = 42,393.81 × 7,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262x = 317,338,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,338,864.76/28,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.46

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