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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,181.13, 42,278.17 and 9,713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,181.13, 42,278.17 and 9,713.13 is: 14,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,181.13 : 42,278.17 = 9,713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,181.13/42,278.17 = 9,713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,181.13x = 42,278.17 × 9,713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,181.13x = 410,653,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,653,361.37/28,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.93

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