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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.98, 42,410.61 and 6,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.98, 42,410.61 and 6,926.91 is: 10,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.98 : 42,410.61 = 6,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.98/42,410.61 = 6,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.98x = 42,410.61 × 6,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.98x = 293,774,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,774,478.52/28,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.28

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