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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,641.98, 42,952.71 and 9,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,641.98, 42,952.71 and 9,916.99 is: 14,871.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,641.98 : 42,952.71 = 9,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,641.98/42,952.71 = 9,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,641.98x = 42,952.71 × 9,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,641.98x = 425,961,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,961,525.35/28,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.93

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