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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,917, 43,382.79 and 8,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,917, 43,382.79 and 8,140.50 is: 12,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,917 : 43,382.79 = 8,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,917/43,382.79 = 8,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,917x = 43,382.79 × 8,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,917x = 353,157,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,157,602.00/28,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.80

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