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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,369.83, 42,542.43 and 9,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,369.83, 42,542.43 and 9,644.84 is: 14,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,369.83 : 42,542.43 = 9,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,369.83/42,542.43 = 9,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,369.83x = 42,542.43 × 9,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,369.83x = 410,314,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,314,754.02/28,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.07

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