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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,986.69, 43,482.06 and 9,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,986.69, 43,482.06 and 9,266.83 is: 13,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,986.69 : 43,482.06 = 9,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,986.69/43,482.06 = 9,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,986.69x = 43,482.06 × 9,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,986.69x = 402,940,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,940,858.07/28,986.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.89

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