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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.73, 43,458.35 and 9,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.73, 43,458.35 and 9,246.83 is: 13,872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.73 : 43,458.35 = 9,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.73/43,458.35 = 9,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.73x = 43,458.35 × 9,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.73x = 401,851,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,851,711.00/28,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.87

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