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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.38, 34,947.03 and 7,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.38, 34,947.03 and 7,712 is: 11,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.38 : 34,947.03 = 7,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.38/34,947.03 = 7,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.38x = 34,947.03 × 7,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.38x = 269,511,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,511,495.36/23,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.81

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