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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.60, 43,451.40 and 9,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.60, 43,451.40 and 9,246.80 is: 13,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.60 : 43,451.40 = 9,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.60/43,451.40 = 9,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.60x = 43,451.40 × 9,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.60x = 401,786,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,786,405.52/28,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.20

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