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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.93, 35,695.71 and 6,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.93, 35,695.71 and 6,265.50 is: 9,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.93 : 35,695.71 = 6,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.93/35,695.71 = 6,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.93x = 35,695.71 × 6,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.93x = 223,651,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,651,471.01/23,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.73

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