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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.62, 51,397.36 and 9,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.62, 51,397.36 and 9,303.08 is: 13,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.62 : 51,397.36 = 9,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.62/51,397.36 = 9,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.62x = 51,397.36 × 9,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.62x = 478,153,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,153,751.87/34,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.55

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