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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.17, 35,594.10 and 6,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.17, 35,594.10 and 6,199 is: 9,298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.17 : 35,594.10 = 6,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.17/35,594.10 = 6,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.17x = 35,594.10 × 6,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.17x = 220,647,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,647,825.90/23,729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.59

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