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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.64, 34,601.61 and 6,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.64, 34,601.61 and 6,429.62 is: 9,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.64 : 34,601.61 = 6,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.64/34,601.61 = 6,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.64x = 34,601.61 × 6,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.64x = 222,475,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,475,203.69/23,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.05

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