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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.25, 51,013.82 and 9,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.25, 51,013.82 and 9,383.25 is: 14,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.25 : 51,013.82 = 9,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.25/51,013.82 = 9,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.25x = 51,013.82 × 9,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.25x = 478,675,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,675,379.60/34,007.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.69

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