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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.08, 43,287.04 and 6,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.08, 43,287.04 and 6,970.08 is: 10,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.08 : 43,287.04 = 6,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.08/43,287.04 = 6,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.08x = 43,287.04 × 6,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.08x = 301,714,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,714,131.76/28,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.10

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