Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,242, 42,363 and 9,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,242, 42,363 and 9,774 is: 14,661
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,242 : 42,363 = 9,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,242/42,363 = 9,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,242x = 42,363 × 9,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,242x = 414,055,962 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,055,962/28,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,661
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