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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,437.84, 42,656.58 and 9,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,437.84, 42,656.58 and 9,708.84 is: 14,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,437.84 : 42,656.58 = 9,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,437.84/42,656.58 = 9,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,437.84x = 42,656.58 × 9,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,437.84x = 414,145,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,145,910.17/28,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.20

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