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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,189.11, 51,279.52 and 9,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,189.11, 51,279.52 and 9,227.25 is: 13,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,189.11 : 51,279.52 = 9,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,189.11/51,279.52 = 9,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,189.11x = 51,279.52 × 9,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,189.11x = 473,168,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,168,950.92/34,189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.76

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