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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253.58, 43,886.97 and 9,264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253.58, 43,886.97 and 9,264.29 is: 13,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253.58 : 43,886.97 = 9,264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253.58/43,886.97 = 9,264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253.58x = 43,886.97 × 9,264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253.58x = 406,581,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,581,397.87/29,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.52

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