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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.03, 34,782.97 and 6,548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.03, 34,782.97 and 6,548.83 is: 9,823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.03 : 34,782.97 = 6,548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.03/34,782.97 = 6,548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.03x = 34,782.97 × 6,548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.03x = 227,787,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,787,757.43/23,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.08

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