Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.32, 42,636.84 and 9,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,430.32, 42,636.84 and 9,958 is: 14,933.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,430.32 : 42,636.84 = 9,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,430.32/42,636.84 = 9,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,430.32x = 42,636.84 × 9,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,430.32x = 424,577,652.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,577,652.72/28,430.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,933.97
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