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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.99, 52,094.26 and 8,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.99, 52,094.26 and 8,434.87 is: 12,652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.99 : 52,094.26 = 8,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.99/52,094.26 = 8,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.99x = 52,094.26 × 8,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.99x = 439,408,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,408,310.85/34,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.13

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