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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337, 35,011.26 and 6,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337, 35,011.26 and 6,921 is: 10,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337 : 35,011.26 = 6,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337/35,011.26 = 6,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337x = 35,011.26 × 6,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337x = 242,312,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,312,930.46/23,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.21

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