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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.36, 43,801.97 and 8,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.36, 43,801.97 and 8,424 is: 12,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.36 : 43,801.97 = 8,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.36/43,801.97 = 8,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.36x = 43,801.97 × 8,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.36x = 368,987,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,987,753.16/29,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.25

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