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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.29, 42,444.98 and 9,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.29, 42,444.98 and 9,577.91 is: 14,366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.29 : 42,444.98 = 9,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.29/42,444.98 = 9,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.29x = 42,444.98 × 9,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.29x = 406,534,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,534,198.39/28,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.03

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