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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.24, 42,563.46 and 8,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.24, 42,563.46 and 8,654 is: 12,980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.24 : 42,563.46 = 8,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.24/42,563.46 = 8,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.24x = 42,563.46 × 8,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.24x = 368,344,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,344,182.84/28,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.73

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