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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.52, 43,491.96 and 9,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.52, 43,491.96 and 9,274.02 is: 13,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.52 : 43,491.96 = 9,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.52/43,491.96 = 9,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.52x = 43,491.96 × 9,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.52x = 403,345,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,345,306.88/28,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.65

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