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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.72, 35,913.37 and 6,412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.72, 35,913.37 and 6,412.54 is: 9,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.72 : 35,913.37 = 6,412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.72/35,913.37 = 6,412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.72x = 35,913.37 × 6,412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.72x = 230,295,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,295,710.03/23,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.61

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