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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.28, 35,305.74 and 6,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.28, 35,305.74 and 6,008.52 is: 9,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.28 : 35,305.74 = 6,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.28/35,305.74 = 6,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.28x = 35,305.74 × 6,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.28x = 212,135,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,135,244.90/23,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.73

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