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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063, 34,594.50 and 6,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063, 34,594.50 and 6,647 is: 9,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063 : 34,594.50 = 6,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063/34,594.50 = 6,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063x = 34,594.50 × 6,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063x = 229,949,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,949,641.50/23,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.50

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