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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.71, 43,369.08 and 9,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.71, 43,369.08 and 9,191.28 is: 13,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.71 : 43,369.08 = 9,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.71/43,369.08 = 9,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.71x = 43,369.08 × 9,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.71x = 398,617,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,617,357.62/28,912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.92

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