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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.52, 42,410.30 and 9,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.52, 42,410.30 and 9,805.52 is: 14,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.52 : 42,410.30 = 9,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.52/42,410.30 = 9,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.52x = 42,410.30 × 9,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.52x = 415,855,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,855,044.86/28,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.29

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