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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,846, 43,269.04 and 6,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,846, 43,269.04 and 6,958 is: 10,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,846 : 43,269.04 = 6,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,846/43,269.04 = 6,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,846x = 43,269.04 × 6,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,846x = 301,065,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,065,980.32/28,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.01

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