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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.16, 42,946.96 and 8,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.16, 42,946.96 and 8,907.30 is: 13,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.16 : 42,946.96 = 8,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.16/42,946.96 = 8,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.16x = 42,946.96 × 8,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.16x = 382,541,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,541,451.24/28,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.89

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