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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,227, 42,340.50 and 9,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,227, 42,340.50 and 9,759 is: 14,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,227 : 42,340.50 = 9,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,227/42,340.50 = 9,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,227x = 42,340.50 × 9,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,227x = 413,200,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,200,939.50/28,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.50

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