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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371, 35,062.26 and 6,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371, 35,062.26 and 6,955 is: 10,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371 : 35,062.26 = 6,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371/35,062.26 = 6,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371x = 35,062.26 × 6,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371x = 243,858,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,858,018.30/23,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.21

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