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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.30, 34,511.72 and 6,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.30, 34,511.72 and 6,140.13 is: 9,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.30 : 34,511.72 = 6,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.30/34,511.72 = 6,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.30x = 34,511.72 × 6,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.30x = 211,906,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,906,416.62/23,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.40

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