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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,853.67, 52,280.39 and 9,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,853.67, 52,280.39 and 9,893.74 is: 14,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,853.67 : 52,280.39 = 9,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,853.67/52,280.39 = 9,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,853.67x = 52,280.39 × 9,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,853.67x = 517,248,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,248,349.09/34,853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,840.57

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