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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.74, 34,909.36 and 6,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.74, 34,909.36 and 6,636 is: 9,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.74 : 34,909.36 = 6,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.74/34,909.36 = 6,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.74x = 34,909.36 × 6,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.74x = 231,658,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,658,512.96/23,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.08

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