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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,974.51, 43,465.82 and 9,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,974.51, 43,465.82 and 9,246.35 is: 13,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,974.51 : 43,465.82 = 9,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,974.51/43,465.82 = 9,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,974.51x = 43,465.82 × 9,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,974.51x = 401,900,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,900,247.19/28,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.82

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