Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,234.40, 43,852 and 9,513.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,234.40, 43,852 and 9,513.06 is: 14,269.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,234.40 : 43,852 = 9,513.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,234.40/43,852 = 9,513.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,234.40x = 43,852 × 9,513.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,234.40x = 417,166,707.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,166,707.12/29,234.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,269.72
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