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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,674.69, 52,013.34 and 9,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,674.69, 52,013.34 and 9,714.09 is: 14,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,674.69 : 52,013.34 = 9,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,674.69/52,013.34 = 9,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,674.69x = 52,013.34 × 9,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,674.69x = 505,262,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,262,265.96/34,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.50

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