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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,380.97, 42,573.68 and 8,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,380.97, 42,573.68 and 8,659.70 is: 12,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,380.97 : 42,573.68 = 8,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,380.97/42,573.68 = 8,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,380.97x = 42,573.68 × 8,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,380.97x = 368,675,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,675,296.70/28,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.23

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