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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.71, 42,451.71 and 8,573.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.71, 42,451.71 and 8,573.79 is: 12,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.71 : 42,451.71 = 8,573.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.71/42,451.71 = 8,573.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.71x = 42,451.71 × 8,573.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.71x = 363,972,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,972,046.68/28,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.79

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