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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,670.59, 51,997.84 and 9,712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,670.59, 51,997.84 and 9,712.39 is: 14,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,670.59 : 51,997.84 = 9,712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,670.59/51,997.84 = 9,712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,670.59x = 51,997.84 × 9,712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,670.59x = 505,023,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,023,301.24/34,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.33

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