Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.92, 35,886 and 6,394.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,922.92, 35,886 and 6,394.52 is: 9,592.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,922.92 : 35,886 = 6,394.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,922.92/35,886 = 6,394.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,922.92x = 35,886 × 6,394.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,922.92x = 229,473,744.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,473,744.72/23,922.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,592.21
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