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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.65, 42,946.26 and 8,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.65, 42,946.26 and 8,902.26 is: 13,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.65 : 42,946.26 = 8,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.65/42,946.26 = 8,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.65x = 42,946.26 × 8,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.65x = 382,318,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,318,772.55/28,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.88

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