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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.06, 35,677.86 and 6,256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.06, 35,677.86 and 6,256.66 is: 9,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.06 : 35,677.86 = 6,256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.06/35,677.86 = 6,256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.06x = 35,677.86 × 6,256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.06x = 223,224,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,224,239.55/23,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.06

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