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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,209.45, 51,317.73 and 9,249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,209.45, 51,317.73 and 9,249.66 is: 13,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,209.45 : 51,317.73 = 9,249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,209.45/51,317.73 = 9,249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,209.45x = 51,317.73 × 9,249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,209.45x = 474,671,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,671,554.47/34,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.45

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