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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,687.97, 43,021.33 and 9,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,687.97, 43,021.33 and 9,963 is: 14,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,687.97 : 43,021.33 = 9,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,687.97/43,021.33 = 9,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,687.97x = 43,021.33 × 9,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,687.97x = 428,621,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,621,485.88/28,687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.81

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