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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,312.28, 51,463.18 and 9,354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,312.28, 51,463.18 and 9,354.35 is: 14,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,312.28 : 51,463.18 = 9,354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,312.28/51,463.18 = 9,354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,312.28x = 51,463.18 × 9,354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,312.28x = 481,404,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,404,738.18/34,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.10

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