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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,247.76, 51,371.51 and 9,287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,247.76, 51,371.51 and 9,287.75 is: 13,931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,247.76 : 51,371.51 = 9,287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,247.76/51,371.51 = 9,287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,247.76x = 51,371.51 × 9,287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,247.76x = 477,125,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,125,485.14/34,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.58

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