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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.43, 42,357.17 and 9,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.43, 42,357.17 and 9,256 is: 13,885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.43 : 42,357.17 = 9,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.43/42,357.17 = 9,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.43x = 42,357.17 × 9,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.43x = 392,057,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,057,965.52/28,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.32

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