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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,292.51, 42,438.96 and 8,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,292.51, 42,438.96 and 8,572.52 is: 12,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,292.51 : 42,438.96 = 8,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,292.51/42,438.96 = 8,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,292.51x = 42,438.96 × 8,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,292.51x = 363,808,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,808,621.18/28,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.83

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