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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,337.62, 42,507.96 and 8,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,337.62, 42,507.96 and 8,614.68 is: 12,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,337.62 : 42,507.96 = 8,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,337.62/42,507.96 = 8,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,337.62x = 42,507.96 × 8,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,337.62x = 366,192,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,192,429.78/28,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.48

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