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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.62, 35,741.73 and 6,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.62, 35,741.73 and 6,297.29 is: 9,446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.62 : 35,741.73 = 6,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.62/35,741.73 = 6,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.62x = 35,741.73 × 6,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.62x = 225,076,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,076,112.52/23,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.02

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