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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,234.10, 51,351.15 and 9,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,234.10, 51,351.15 and 9,274.10 is: 13,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,234.10 : 51,351.15 = 9,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,234.10/51,351.15 = 9,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,234.10x = 51,351.15 × 9,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,234.10x = 476,235,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,235,700.22/34,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.15

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