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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698, 37,047 and 6,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698, 37,047 and 6,230 is: 9,345

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698 : 37,047 = 6,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698/37,047 = 6,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698x = 37,047 × 6,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698x = 230,802,810
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,802,810/24,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345

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