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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,292, 51,440.88 and 9,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,292, 51,440.88 and 9,668 is: 14,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,292 : 51,440.88 = 9,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,292/51,440.88 = 9,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,292x = 51,440.88 × 9,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,292x = 497,330,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,330,427.84/34,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.81

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