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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,870.86, 43,307.97 and 8,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,870.86, 43,307.97 and 8,095.98 is: 12,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,870.86 : 43,307.97 = 8,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,870.86/43,307.97 = 8,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,870.86x = 43,307.97 × 8,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,870.86x = 350,620,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,620,458.96/28,870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.44

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