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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,194, 51,293.88 and 9,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,194, 51,293.88 and 9,570 is: 14,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,194 : 51,293.88 = 9,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,194/51,293.88 = 9,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,194x = 51,293.88 × 9,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,194x = 490,882,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,882,431.60/34,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.81

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