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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.06, 52,431.09 and 9,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.06, 52,431.09 and 9,993.91 is: 14,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.06 : 52,431.09 = 9,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.06/52,431.09 = 9,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.06x = 52,431.09 × 9,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.06x = 523,991,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,991,426.11/34,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.86

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