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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.55, 35,866.08 and 6,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.55, 35,866.08 and 6,381 is: 9,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.55 : 35,866.08 = 6,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.55/35,866.08 = 6,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.55x = 35,866.08 × 6,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.55x = 228,861,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,861,456.48/23,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.77

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