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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.37, 35,962.99 and 6,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.37, 35,962.99 and 6,445.20 is: 9,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.37 : 35,962.99 = 6,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.37/35,962.99 = 6,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.37x = 35,962.99 × 6,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.37x = 231,788,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,788,663.15/23,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.78

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