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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.59, 52,274.86 and 9,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.59, 52,274.86 and 9,886.68 is: 14,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.59 : 52,274.86 = 9,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.59/52,274.86 = 9,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.59x = 52,274.86 × 9,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.59x = 516,824,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,824,788.15/34,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,830.58

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