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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.09, 42,364.98 and 9,536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.09, 42,364.98 and 9,536.67 is: 14,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.09 : 42,364.98 = 9,536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.09/42,364.98 = 9,536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.09x = 42,364.98 × 9,536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.09x = 404,020,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,020,833.82/28,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.00

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