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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,940.20, 43,405.98 and 8,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,940.20, 43,405.98 and 8,161 is: 12,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,940.20 : 43,405.98 = 8,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,940.20/43,405.98 = 8,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,940.20x = 43,405.98 × 8,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,940.20x = 354,236,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,236,202.78/28,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.28

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