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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,674.63, 43,011.95 and 8,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,674.63, 43,011.95 and 8,954.88 is: 13,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,674.63 : 43,011.95 = 8,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,674.63/43,011.95 = 8,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,674.63x = 43,011.95 × 8,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,674.63x = 385,166,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,166,850.82/28,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.32

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