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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,416, 51,632.64 and 9,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,416, 51,632.64 and 9,792 is: 14,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,416 : 51,632.64 = 9,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,416/51,632.64 = 9,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,416x = 51,632.64 × 9,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,416x = 505,586,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,586,810.88/34,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.46

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