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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.25, 42,313.88 and 9,741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.25, 42,313.88 and 9,741.25 is: 14,611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.25 : 42,313.88 = 9,741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.25/42,313.88 = 9,741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.25x = 42,313.88 × 9,741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.25x = 412,190,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,190,083.55/28,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.88

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