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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.93, 42,336.97 and 9,760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.93, 42,336.97 and 9,760.97 is: 14,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.93 : 42,336.97 = 9,760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.93/42,336.97 = 9,760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.93x = 42,336.97 × 9,760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.93x = 413,249,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,249,894.06/28,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.49

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