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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,316.43, 51,475.95 and 9,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,316.43, 51,475.95 and 9,357.30 is: 14,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,316.43 : 51,475.95 = 9,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,316.43/51,475.95 = 9,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,316.43x = 51,475.95 × 9,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,316.43x = 481,675,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,675,906.94/34,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.31

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