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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,628.64, 42,947.06 and 8,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,628.64, 42,947.06 and 8,909.19 is: 13,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,628.64 : 42,947.06 = 8,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,628.64/42,947.06 = 8,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,628.64x = 42,947.06 × 8,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,628.64x = 382,623,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,623,523.05/28,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.06

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