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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,972.84, 43,442.94 and 9,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,972.84, 43,442.94 and 9,246.76 is: 13,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,972.84 : 43,442.94 = 9,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,972.84/43,442.94 = 9,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,972.84x = 43,442.94 × 9,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,972.84x = 401,706,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706,439.87/28,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.93

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