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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.27, 34,437.34 and 6,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.27, 34,437.34 and 6,317 is: 9,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.27 : 34,437.34 = 6,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.27/34,437.34 = 6,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.27x = 34,437.34 × 6,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.27x = 217,540,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,540,676.78/22,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.24

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