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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,512.17, 51,770.72 and 9,211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,512.17, 51,770.72 and 9,211.55 is: 13,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,512.17 : 51,770.72 = 9,211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,512.17/51,770.72 = 9,211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,512.17x = 51,770.72 × 9,211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,512.17x = 476,888,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,888,339.99/34,512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.98

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