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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298, 34,936.44 and 6,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298, 34,936.44 and 6,654 is: 9,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298 : 34,936.44 = 6,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298/34,936.44 = 6,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298x = 34,936.44 × 6,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298x = 232,467,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467,071.76/23,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.98

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