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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,782.59, 43,173.90 and 8,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,782.59, 43,173.90 and 8,006.09 is: 12,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,782.59 : 43,173.90 = 8,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,782.59/43,173.90 = 8,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,782.59x = 43,173.90 × 8,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,782.59x = 345,653,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,653,913.18/28,782.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.13

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