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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.07, 42,453.68 and 8,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.07, 42,453.68 and 8,306.76 is: 12,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.07 : 42,453.68 = 8,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.07/42,453.68 = 8,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.07x = 42,453.68 × 8,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.07x = 352,652,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,652,530.88/28,298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.07

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