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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.80, 43,297.05 and 9,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.80, 43,297.05 and 9,143.90 is: 13,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.80 : 43,297.05 = 9,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.80/43,297.05 = 9,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.80x = 43,297.05 × 9,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.80x = 395,903,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,903,895.50/28,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.28

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