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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305, 34,963.42 and 6,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305, 34,963.42 and 6,889 is: 10,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305 : 34,963.42 = 6,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305/34,963.42 = 6,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305x = 34,963.42 × 6,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305x = 240,863,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,863,000.38/23,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.25

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