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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,832.78, 43,251.69 and 8,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,832.78, 43,251.69 and 8,056.34 is: 12,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,832.78 : 43,251.69 = 8,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,832.78/43,251.69 = 8,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,832.78x = 43,251.69 × 8,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,832.78x = 348,450,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,450,320.21/28,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.21

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