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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,238.91, 42,362.94 and 9,520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,238.91, 42,362.94 and 9,520.62 is: 14,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,238.91 : 42,362.94 = 9,520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,238.91/42,362.94 = 9,520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,238.91x = 42,362.94 × 9,520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,238.91x = 403,321,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,321,453.82/28,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.47

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