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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761, 34,141.52 and 6,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761, 34,141.52 and 6,345 is: 9,517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761 : 34,141.52 = 6,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761/34,141.52 = 6,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761x = 34,141.52 × 6,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761x = 216,627,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,627,944.40/22,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.51

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