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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,260.62, 51,394.36 and 9,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,260.62, 51,394.36 and 9,301.08 is: 13,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,260.62 : 51,394.36 = 9,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,260.62/51,394.36 = 9,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,260.62x = 51,394.36 × 9,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,260.62x = 478,023,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,023,053.91/34,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.55

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