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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,832.91, 43,255.63 and 8,842.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,832.91, 43,255.63 and 8,842.41 is: 13,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,832.91 : 43,255.63 = 8,842.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,832.91/43,255.63 = 8,842.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,832.91x = 43,255.63 × 8,842.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,832.91x = 382,483,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,483,798.99/28,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.53

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