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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,228.61, 42,349.40 and 9,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,228.61, 42,349.40 and 9,508.16 is: 14,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,228.61 : 42,349.40 = 9,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,228.61/42,349.40 = 9,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,228.61x = 42,349.40 × 9,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,228.61x = 402,664,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,664,871.10/28,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.42

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