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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.66, 51,401.07 and 9,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.66, 51,401.07 and 9,306.65 is: 13,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.66 : 51,401.07 = 9,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.66/51,401.07 = 9,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.66x = 51,401.07 × 9,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.66x = 478,371,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,371,511.11/34,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.26

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