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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.83, 43,497.15 and 9,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.83, 43,497.15 and 9,277.29 is: 13,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.83 : 43,497.15 = 9,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.83/43,497.15 = 9,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.83x = 43,497.15 × 9,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.83x = 403,535,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,535,674.72/29,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.67

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