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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,430.76, 51,646.80 and 9,470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,430.76, 51,646.80 and 9,470.71 is: 14,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,430.76 : 51,646.80 = 9,470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,430.76/51,646.80 = 9,470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,430.76x = 51,646.80 × 9,470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,430.76x = 489,131,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,131,865.23/34,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.25

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