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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.74, 35,684.77 and 6,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.74, 35,684.77 and 6,262.94 is: 9,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.74 : 35,684.77 = 6,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.74/35,684.77 = 6,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.74x = 35,684.77 × 6,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.74x = 223,491,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,491,457.99/23,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.66

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