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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,294.61, 42,441.80 and 8,574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,294.61, 42,441.80 and 8,574.75 is: 12,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,294.61 : 42,441.80 = 8,574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,294.61/42,441.80 = 8,574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,294.61x = 42,441.80 × 8,574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,294.61x = 363,927,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,927,781.68/28,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.09

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