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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.50, 43,505.04 and 8,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.50, 43,505.04 and 8,222 is: 12,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.50 : 43,505.04 = 8,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.50/43,505.04 = 8,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.50x = 43,505.04 × 8,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.50x = 357,698,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,698,438.88/28,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.07

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