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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.19, 52,093.80 and 8,433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.19, 52,093.80 and 8,433.75 is: 12,650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.19 : 52,093.80 = 8,433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.19/52,093.80 = 8,433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.19x = 52,093.80 × 8,433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.19x = 439,346,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,346,281.10/34,729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.63

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