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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,206, 43,799.72 and 9,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,206, 43,799.72 and 9,480 is: 14,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,206 : 43,799.72 = 9,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,206/43,799.72 = 9,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,206x = 43,799.72 × 9,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,206x = 415,221,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,221,345.60/29,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.99

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