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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.50, 42,371.25 and 9,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.50, 42,371.25 and 9,779.50 is: 14,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.50 : 42,371.25 = 9,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.50/42,371.25 = 9,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.50x = 42,371.25 × 9,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.50x = 414,369,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,369,639.38/28,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.25

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