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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,295.16, 42,441.98 and 9,575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,295.16, 42,441.98 and 9,575.07 is: 14,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,295.16 : 42,441.98 = 9,575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,295.16/42,441.98 = 9,575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,295.16x = 42,441.98 × 9,575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,295.16x = 406,384,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,384,881.56/28,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.35

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