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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,251, 51,376.50 and 9,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,251, 51,376.50 and 9,627 is: 14,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,251 : 51,376.50 = 9,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,251/51,376.50 = 9,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,251x = 51,376.50 × 9,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,251x = 494,601,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,601,565.50/34,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.50

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