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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.92, 35,901 and 6,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.92, 35,901 and 6,404.52 is: 9,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.92 : 35,901 = 6,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.92/35,901 = 6,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.92x = 35,901 × 6,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.92x = 229,928,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,928,672.52/23,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.21

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