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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.94, 35,957.89 and 6,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.94, 35,957.89 and 6,441.76 is: 9,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.94 : 35,957.89 = 6,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.94/35,957.89 = 6,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.94x = 35,957.89 × 6,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.94x = 231,632,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,632,150.49/23,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.64

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