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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.46, 51,033.15 and 9,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.46, 51,033.15 and 9,397.46 is: 14,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.46 : 51,033.15 = 9,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.46/51,033.15 = 9,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.46x = 51,033.15 × 9,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.46x = 479,581,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,581,985.80/34,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.46

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