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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,436.94, 51,655.37 and 9,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,436.94, 51,655.37 and 9,477.12 is: 14,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,436.94 : 51,655.37 = 9,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,436.94/51,655.37 = 9,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,436.94x = 51,655.37 × 9,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,436.94x = 489,544,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,544,140.13/34,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.67

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