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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,885.76, 43,328.44 and 8,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,885.76, 43,328.44 and 8,109.28 is: 12,163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,885.76 : 43,328.44 = 8,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,885.76/43,328.44 = 8,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,885.76x = 43,328.44 × 8,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,885.76x = 351,362,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,362,451.92/28,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.86

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