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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.26, 35,716.79 and 6,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.26, 35,716.79 and 6,042.09 is: 9,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.26 : 35,716.79 = 6,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.26/35,716.79 = 6,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.26x = 35,716.79 × 6,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.26x = 215,804,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,804,059.69/23,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.11

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