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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.96, 42,911.10 and 9,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.96, 42,911.10 and 9,892.64 is: 14,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.96 : 42,911.10 = 9,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.96/42,911.10 = 9,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.96x = 42,911.10 × 9,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.96x = 424,504,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,504,064.30/28,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,836.60

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