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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,577.76, 42,864.98 and 8,586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,577.76, 42,864.98 and 8,586.82 is: 12,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,577.76 : 42,864.98 = 8,586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,577.76/42,864.98 = 8,586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,577.76x = 42,864.98 × 8,586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,577.76x = 368,073,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,073,867.56/28,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.73

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