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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,782.78, 43,178.43 and 9,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,782.78, 43,178.43 and 9,054.78 is: 13,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,782.78 : 43,178.43 = 9,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,782.78/43,178.43 = 9,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,782.78x = 43,178.43 × 9,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,782.78x = 390,971,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,971,184.40/28,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.51

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