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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,987.94, 34,481.90 and 6,350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,987.94, 34,481.90 and 6,350.33 is: 9,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.94 : 34,481.90 = 6,350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.94/34,481.90 = 6,350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.94x = 34,481.90 × 6,350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.94x = 218,971,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,971,546.11/22,987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.50

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