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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,229.98, 42,329.82 and 9,503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,229.98, 42,329.82 and 9,503.77 is: 14,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,229.98 : 42,329.82 = 9,503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,229.98/42,329.82 = 9,503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,229.98x = 42,329.82 × 9,503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,229.98x = 402,292,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,292,873.42/28,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.55

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