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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.70, 43,494.78 and 9,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.70, 43,494.78 and 9,268.58 is: 13,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.70 : 43,494.78 = 9,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.70/43,494.78 = 9,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.70x = 43,494.78 × 9,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.70x = 403,134,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,134,848.01/28,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.74

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