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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,384.08, 42,562.92 and 8,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,384.08, 42,562.92 and 8,664.72 is: 12,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,384.08 : 42,562.92 = 8,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,384.08/42,562.92 = 8,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,384.08x = 42,562.92 × 8,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,384.08x = 368,795,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,795,784.18/28,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.05

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