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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.28, 51,986.94 and 9,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.28, 51,986.94 and 9,705.12 is: 14,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.28 : 51,986.94 = 9,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.28/51,986.94 = 9,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.28x = 51,986.94 × 9,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.28x = 504,539,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,539,491.13/34,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.45

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