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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,314.73, 42,477.45 and 9,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,314.73, 42,477.45 and 9,340.45 is: 14,012.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,314.73 : 42,477.45 = 9,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,314.73/42,477.45 = 9,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,314.73x = 42,477.45 × 9,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,314.73x = 396,758,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,758,497.85/28,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.44

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