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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.99, 35,679.15 and 6,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.99, 35,679.15 and 6,259.19 is: 9,388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.99 : 35,679.15 = 6,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.99/35,679.15 = 6,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.99x = 35,679.15 × 6,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.99x = 223,322,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,322,400.49/23,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.03

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