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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,314.10, 51,462.80 and 9,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,314.10, 51,462.80 and 9,354.28 is: 14,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,314.10 : 51,462.80 = 9,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,314.10/51,462.80 = 9,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,314.10x = 51,462.80 × 9,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,314.10x = 481,397,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,397,440.78/34,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.14

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