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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.28, 43,448.97 and 9,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.28, 43,448.97 and 9,244.72 is: 13,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.28 : 43,448.97 = 9,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.28/43,448.97 = 9,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.28x = 43,448.97 × 9,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.28x = 401,673,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,673,344.69/28,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.93

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