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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.83, 35,964.71 and 6,449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.83, 35,964.71 and 6,449.81 is: 9,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.83 : 35,964.71 = 6,449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.83/35,964.71 = 6,449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.83x = 35,964.71 × 6,449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.83x = 231,965,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,965,513.96/23,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.36

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