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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,312.75, 42,488.57 and 9,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,312.75, 42,488.57 and 9,844.75 is: 14,773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,312.75 : 42,488.57 = 9,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,312.75/42,488.57 = 9,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,312.75x = 42,488.57 × 9,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,312.75x = 418,289,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,289,349.51/28,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.89

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