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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.91, 34,729.92 and 6,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.91, 34,729.92 and 6,512.08 is: 9,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.91 : 34,729.92 = 6,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.91/34,729.92 = 6,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.91x = 34,729.92 × 6,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.91x = 226,164,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,164,120.54/23,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,768.70

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