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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,569, 51,853.50 and 9,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,569, 51,853.50 and 9,945 is: 14,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,569 : 51,853.50 = 9,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,569/51,853.50 = 9,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,569x = 51,853.50 × 9,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,569x = 515,683,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,683,057.50/34,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.50

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