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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,166.62, 51,246.13 and 9,209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,166.62, 51,246.13 and 9,209.15 is: 13,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,166.62 : 51,246.13 = 9,209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,166.62/51,246.13 = 9,209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,166.62x = 51,246.13 × 9,209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,166.62x = 471,933,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,933,298.09/34,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.70

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