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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.78, 42,909.47 and 8,623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.78, 42,909.47 and 8,623.21 is: 12,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.78 : 42,909.47 = 8,623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.78/42,909.47 = 8,623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.78x = 42,909.47 × 8,623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.78x = 370,017,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,017,252.75/28,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.34

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