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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,183, 51,274.50 and 9,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,183, 51,274.50 and 9,559 is: 14,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,183 : 51,274.50 = 9,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,183/51,274.50 = 9,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,183x = 51,274.50 × 9,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,183x = 490,132,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,132,945.50/34,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,338.50

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