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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.93, 35,065.40 and 5,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.93, 35,065.40 and 5,846.76 is: 8,770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.93 : 35,065.40 = 5,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.93/35,065.40 = 5,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.93x = 35,065.40 × 5,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.93x = 205,018,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,018,978.10/23,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.14

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