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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.90, 42,913.80 and 8,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.90, 42,913.80 and 8,892.45 is: 13,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.90 : 42,913.80 = 8,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.90/42,913.80 = 8,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.90x = 42,913.80 × 8,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.90x = 381,608,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,608,820.81/28,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.42

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