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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.50, 43,352.25 and 7,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.50, 43,352.25 and 7,013.50 is: 10,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.50 : 43,352.25 = 7,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.50/43,352.25 = 7,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.50x = 43,352.25 × 7,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.50x = 304,051,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,051,005.38/28,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.25

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