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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.94, 35,066.90 and 5,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.94, 35,066.90 and 5,847.76 is: 8,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.94 : 35,066.90 = 5,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.94/35,066.90 = 5,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.94x = 35,066.90 × 5,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.94x = 205,062,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,062,815.14/23,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.64

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