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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.02, 43,503.52 and 9,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.02, 43,503.52 and 9,277.76 is: 13,918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.02 : 43,503.52 = 9,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.02/43,503.52 = 9,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.02x = 43,503.52 × 9,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.02x = 403,615,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,615,217.72/28,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.72

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