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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.17, 35,597.10 and 6,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.17, 35,597.10 and 6,201 is: 9,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.17 : 35,597.10 = 6,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.17/35,597.10 = 6,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.17x = 35,597.10 × 6,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.17x = 220,737,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,737,617.10/23,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.59

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