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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.02, 52,286.96 and 9,898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.02, 52,286.96 and 9,898.30 is: 14,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.02 : 52,286.96 = 9,898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.02/52,286.96 = 9,898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.02x = 52,286.96 × 9,898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.02x = 517,552,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,552,016.17/34,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.43

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