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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.63, 35,964.90 and 6,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.63, 35,964.90 and 6,446.46 is: 9,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.63 : 35,964.90 = 6,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.63/35,964.90 = 6,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.63x = 35,964.90 × 6,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.63x = 231,846,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,846,289.25/23,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.68

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