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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,346.22, 42,504.59 and 8,353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,346.22, 42,504.59 and 8,353.09 is: 12,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,346.22 : 42,504.59 = 8,353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,346.22/42,504.59 = 8,353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,346.22x = 42,504.59 × 8,353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,346.22x = 355,044,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,044,453.16/28,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.29

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