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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,487.88, 35,237.02 and 7,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,487.88, 35,237.02 and 7,905 is: 11,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,487.88 : 35,237.02 = 7,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,487.88/35,237.02 = 7,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,487.88x = 35,237.02 × 7,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,487.88x = 278,548,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,548,643.10/23,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.25

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