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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,734, 37,103.16 and 6,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,734, 37,103.16 and 6,266 is: 9,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,734 : 37,103.16 = 6,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,734/37,103.16 = 6,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,734x = 37,103.16 × 6,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,734x = 232,488,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,488,400.56/24,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.55

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