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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,101, 51,151.50 and 9,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,101, 51,151.50 and 9,477 is: 14,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,101 : 51,151.50 = 9,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,101/51,151.50 = 9,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,101x = 51,151.50 × 9,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,101x = 484,762,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,762,765.50/34,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.50

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