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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.77, 35,989.53 and 6,461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.77, 35,989.53 and 6,461.49 is: 9,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.77 : 35,989.53 = 6,461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.77/35,989.53 = 6,461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.77x = 35,989.53 × 6,461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.77x = 232,545,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,545,988.20/23,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.12

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