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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.74, 34,941.51 and 6,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.74, 34,941.51 and 6,651 is: 9,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.74 : 34,941.51 = 6,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.74/34,941.51 = 6,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.74x = 34,941.51 × 6,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.74x = 232,395,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,395,983.01/23,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.04

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