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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,474.95, 51,706.25 and 9,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,474.95, 51,706.25 and 9,174.60 is: 13,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,474.95 : 51,706.25 = 9,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,474.95/51,706.25 = 9,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,474.95x = 51,706.25 × 9,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,474.95x = 474,383,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,383,856.85/34,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.25

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