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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.52, 43,910.40 and 7,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.52, 43,910.40 and 7,086.87 is: 10,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.52 : 43,910.40 = 7,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.52/43,910.40 = 7,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.52x = 43,910.40 × 7,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.52x = 311,187,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187,131.78/29,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.33

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