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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,480.99, 42,721.22 and 9,507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,480.99, 42,721.22 and 9,507.05 is: 14,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,480.99 : 42,721.22 = 9,507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,480.99/42,721.22 = 9,507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,480.99x = 42,721.22 × 9,507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,480.99x = 406,152,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,152,774.60/28,480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.49

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