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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,263, 51,394.50 and 9,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,263, 51,394.50 and 9,639 is: 14,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,263 : 51,394.50 = 9,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,263/51,394.50 = 9,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,263x = 51,394.50 × 9,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,263x = 495,391,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,391,585.50/34,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.50

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