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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,803.34, 43,206.59 and 9,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,803.34, 43,206.59 and 9,083.44 is: 13,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,803.34 : 43,206.59 = 9,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,803.34/43,206.59 = 9,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,803.34x = 43,206.59 × 9,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,803.34x = 392,464,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,464,467.87/28,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.66

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