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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.90, 43,450.35 and 9,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.90, 43,450.35 and 9,246.90 is: 13,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.90 : 43,450.35 = 9,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.90/43,450.35 = 9,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.90x = 43,450.35 × 9,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.90x = 401,781,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,781,041.42/28,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.35

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