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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.33, 43,477.70 and 9,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.33, 43,477.70 and 9,266.51 is: 13,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.33 : 43,477.70 = 9,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.33/43,477.70 = 9,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.33x = 43,477.70 × 9,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.33x = 402,886,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,886,541.83/28,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.96

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