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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,477.79, 42,714.99 and 8,756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,477.79, 42,714.99 and 8,756.21 is: 13,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,477.79 : 42,714.99 = 8,756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,477.79/42,714.99 = 8,756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,477.79x = 42,714.99 × 8,756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,477.79x = 374,021,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,021,209.01/28,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.79

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