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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.26, 42,916.91 and 8,889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.26, 42,916.91 and 8,889.83 is: 13,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.26 : 42,916.91 = 8,889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.26/42,916.91 = 8,889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.26x = 42,916.91 × 8,889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.26x = 381,524,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,524,034.03/28,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.75

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