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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.22, 42,770.61 and 9,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.22, 42,770.61 and 9,784.72 is: 14,677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.22 : 42,770.61 = 9,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.22/42,770.61 = 9,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.22x = 42,770.61 × 9,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.22x = 418,498,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,498,443.08/28,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.86

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