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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.34, 22,970.10 and 6,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.34, 22,970.10 and 6,079.34 is: 9,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.34 : 22,970.10 = 6,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.34/22,970.10 = 6,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.34x = 22,970.10 × 6,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.34x = 139,643,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,643,047.73/15,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.05

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