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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,628.65, 42,947.76 and 8,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,628.65, 42,947.76 and 8,903.26 is: 13,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,628.65 : 42,947.76 = 8,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,628.65/42,947.76 = 8,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,628.65x = 42,947.76 × 8,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,628.65x = 382,375,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,375,073.70/28,628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.38

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