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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,317, 51,484.14 and 9,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,317, 51,484.14 and 9,693 is: 14,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,317 : 51,484.14 = 9,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,317/51,484.14 = 9,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,317x = 51,484.14 × 9,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,317x = 499,035,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,035,769.02/34,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.94

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