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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.72, 35,958.75 and 6,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.72, 35,958.75 and 6,441.93 is: 9,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.72 : 35,958.75 = 6,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.72/35,958.75 = 6,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.72x = 35,958.75 × 6,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.72x = 231,643,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,643,750.39/23,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.61

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