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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.66, 43,910.60 and 7,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.66, 43,910.60 and 7,087 is: 10,630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.66 : 43,910.60 = 7,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.66/43,910.60 = 7,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.66x = 43,910.60 × 7,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.66x = 311,194,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,194,422.20/29,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.53

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