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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.50, 42,356.25 and 9,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.50, 42,356.25 and 9,769.50 is: 14,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.50 : 42,356.25 = 9,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.50/42,356.25 = 9,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.50x = 42,356.25 × 9,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.50x = 413,799,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,799,384.38/28,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.25

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