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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.08, 35,868.70 and 6,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.08, 35,868.70 and 6,381 is: 9,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.08 : 35,868.70 = 6,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.08/35,868.70 = 6,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.08x = 35,868.70 × 6,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.08x = 228,878,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,878,174.70/23,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.06

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