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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.29, 35,632.89 and 6,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.29, 35,632.89 and 6,225 is: 9,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.29 : 35,632.89 = 6,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.29/35,632.89 = 6,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.29x = 35,632.89 × 6,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.29x = 221,814,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,814,740.25/23,755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.49

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