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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.16, 52,093.35 and 8,433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.16, 52,093.35 and 8,433.89 is: 12,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.16 : 52,093.35 = 8,433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.16/52,093.35 = 8,433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.16x = 52,093.35 × 8,433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.16x = 439,349,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,349,583.63/34,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.74

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