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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.68, 43,492.84 and 9,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.68, 43,492.84 and 9,274.56 is: 13,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.68 : 43,492.84 = 9,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.68/43,492.84 = 9,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.68x = 43,492.84 × 9,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.68x = 403,376,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,376,954.15/28,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.66

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