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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,045.26, 51,072.67 and 9,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,045.26, 51,072.67 and 9,086.12 is: 13,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,045.26 : 51,072.67 = 9,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,045.26/51,072.67 = 9,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,045.26x = 51,072.67 × 9,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,045.26x = 464,052,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,052,408.34/34,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.46

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