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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.40, 42,436.80 and 8,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.40, 42,436.80 and 8,570.40 is: 12,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.40 : 42,436.80 = 8,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.40/42,436.80 = 8,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.40x = 42,436.80 × 8,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.40x = 363,700,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,700,350.72/28,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.33

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