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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,187.91, 51,285.44 and 9,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,187.91, 51,285.44 and 9,228.16 is: 13,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,187.91 : 51,285.44 = 9,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,187.91/51,285.44 = 9,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,187.91x = 51,285.44 × 9,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,187.91x = 473,270,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,270,245.99/34,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.20

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