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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.11, 43,488.42 and 9,267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.11, 43,488.42 and 9,267.37 is: 13,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.11 : 43,488.42 = 9,267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.11/43,488.42 = 9,267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.11x = 43,488.42 × 9,267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.11x = 403,023,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,023,278.86/28,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.18

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