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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,987.93, 34,481.82 and 6,120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,987.93, 34,481.82 and 6,120.94 is: 9,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.93 : 34,481.82 = 6,120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.93/34,481.82 = 6,120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.93x = 34,481.82 × 6,120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.93x = 211,061,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,061,065.11/22,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.39

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