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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.95, 42,768.81 and 9,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.95, 42,768.81 and 9,791.74 is: 14,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.95 : 42,768.81 = 9,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.95/42,768.81 = 9,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.95x = 42,768.81 × 9,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.95x = 418,781,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,781,067.63/28,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.91

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