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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,200, 42,300.68 and 9,480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,200, 42,300.68 and 9,480.28 is: 14,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,200 : 42,300.68 = 9,480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,200/42,300.68 = 9,480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,200x = 42,300.68 × 9,480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,200x = 401,022,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,022,290.59/28,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.65

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