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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035, 34,554.42 and 6,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035, 34,554.42 and 6,619 is: 9,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035 : 34,554.42 = 6,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035/34,554.42 = 6,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035x = 34,554.42 × 6,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035x = 228,715,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,715,705.98/23,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.05

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