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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,811.23, 52,217.12 and 9,852.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,811.23, 52,217.12 and 9,852.09 is: 14,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,811.23 : 52,217.12 = 9,852.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,811.23/52,217.12 = 9,852.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,811.23x = 52,217.12 × 9,852.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,811.23x = 514,447,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,447,455.43/34,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,778.21

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