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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.52, 43,493.46 and 9,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.52, 43,493.46 and 9,275.02 is: 13,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.52 : 43,493.46 = 9,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.52/43,493.46 = 9,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.52x = 43,493.46 × 9,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.52x = 403,402,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,402,711.37/28,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.15

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