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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,782.79, 43,170.41 and 9,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,782.79, 43,170.41 and 9,061.45 is: 13,590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,782.79 : 43,170.41 = 9,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,782.79/43,170.41 = 9,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,782.79x = 43,170.41 × 9,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,782.79x = 391,186,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,186,466.39/28,782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.98

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