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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.54, 35,312.28 and 6,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.54, 35,312.28 and 6,011.37 is: 9,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.54 : 35,312.28 = 6,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.54/35,312.28 = 6,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.54x = 35,312.28 × 6,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.54x = 212,275,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,275,180.62/23,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.05

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