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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,358, 42,556.48 and 9,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,358, 42,556.48 and 9,890 is: 14,841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,358 : 42,556.48 = 9,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,358/42,556.48 = 9,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,358x = 42,556.48 × 9,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,358x = 420,883,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,883,587.20/28,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,841.79

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