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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,261, 42,399.08 and 9,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,261, 42,399.08 and 9,793 is: 14,692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,261 : 42,399.08 = 9,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,261/42,399.08 = 9,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,261x = 42,399.08 × 9,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,261x = 415,214,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,214,190.44/28,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,692.13

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