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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,754, 43,131 and 9,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,754, 43,131 and 9,298 is: 13,947

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,754 : 43,131 = 9,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,754/43,131 = 9,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,754x = 43,131 × 9,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,754x = 401,032,038
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,032,038/28,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947

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