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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,001.67, 51,002.44 and 9,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,001.67, 51,002.44 and 9,041.73 is: 13,562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,001.67 : 51,002.44 = 9,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,001.67/51,002.44 = 9,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,001.67x = 51,002.44 × 9,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,001.67x = 461,150,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,150,291.82/34,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.58

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