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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,547.54, 42,810.66 and 9,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,547.54, 42,810.66 and 9,822.28 is: 14,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,547.54 : 42,810.66 = 9,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,547.54/42,810.66 = 9,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,547.54x = 42,810.66 × 9,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,547.54x = 420,498,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,498,289.50/28,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.76

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