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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.62, 43,983.96 and 7,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.62, 43,983.96 and 7,136 is: 10,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.62 : 43,983.96 = 7,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.62/43,983.96 = 7,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.62x = 43,983.96 × 7,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.62x = 313,869,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,869,538.56/29,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.01

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