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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,989.52, 43,483.28 and 9,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,989.52, 43,483.28 and 9,269.20 is: 13,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,989.52 : 43,483.28 = 9,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,989.52/43,483.28 = 9,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,989.52x = 43,483.28 × 9,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,989.52x = 403,055,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,055,218.98/28,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.48

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