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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,008.67, 51,012.93 and 9,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,008.67, 51,012.93 and 9,048.71 is: 13,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,008.67 : 51,012.93 = 9,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,008.67/51,012.93 = 9,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,008.67x = 51,012.93 × 9,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,008.67x = 461,601,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,601,371.29/34,008.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.05

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