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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,294.08, 42,431.09 and 8,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,294.08, 42,431.09 and 8,298.02 is: 12,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,294.08 : 42,431.09 = 8,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,294.08/42,431.09 = 8,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,294.08x = 42,431.09 × 8,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,294.08x = 352,093,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,093,779.80/28,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.08

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