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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.29, 35,694.69 and 6,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.29, 35,694.69 and 6,265 is: 9,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.29 : 35,694.69 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.29/35,694.69 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.29x = 35,694.69 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.29x = 223,627,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,627,232.85/23,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.96

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