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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,315, 42,472.76 and 8,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,315, 42,472.76 and 8,593.56 is: 12,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,315 : 42,472.76 = 8,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,315/42,472.76 = 8,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,315x = 42,472.76 × 8,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,315x = 364,992,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,992,211.43/28,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.42

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