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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,637.61, 42,938.78 and 9,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,637.61, 42,938.78 and 9,913.29 is: 14,863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,637.61 : 42,938.78 = 9,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,637.61/42,938.78 = 9,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,637.61x = 42,938.78 × 9,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,637.61x = 425,664,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,664,528.82/28,637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,863.83

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