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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,290.91, 51,431.17 and 9,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,290.91, 51,431.17 and 9,332.91 is: 13,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,290.91 : 51,431.17 = 9,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,290.91/51,431.17 = 9,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,290.91x = 51,431.17 × 9,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,290.91x = 480,002,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,002,299.60/34,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.94

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