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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.64, 43,492.37 and 9,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.64, 43,492.37 and 9,274.11 is: 13,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.64 : 43,492.37 = 9,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.64/43,492.37 = 9,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.64x = 43,492.37 × 9,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.64x = 403,352,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,352,977.17/28,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.90

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