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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,983.96, 43,479.12 and 9,257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,983.96, 43,479.12 and 9,257.88 is: 13,887.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,983.96 : 43,479.12 = 9,257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,983.96/43,479.12 = 9,257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,983.96x = 43,479.12 × 9,257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,983.96x = 402,524,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,524,475.47/28,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.84

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