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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.78, 42,422.75 and 9,556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.78, 42,422.75 and 9,556.81 is: 14,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.78 : 42,422.75 = 9,556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.78/42,422.75 = 9,556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.78x = 42,422.75 × 9,556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.78x = 405,426,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,426,161.43/28,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.24

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