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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,538.47, 35,307.68 and 6,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,538.47, 35,307.68 and 6,008.29 is: 9,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,538.47 : 35,307.68 = 6,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,538.47/35,307.68 = 6,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,538.47x = 35,307.68 × 6,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,538.47x = 212,138,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,138,662.36/23,538.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.43

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