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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.04, 43,590.06 and 8,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.04, 43,590.06 and 8,283 is: 12,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.04 : 43,590.06 = 8,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.04/43,590.06 = 8,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.04x = 43,590.06 × 8,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.04x = 361,056,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,056,466.98/29,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.50

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