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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.78, 35,069.31 and 5,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.78, 35,069.31 and 5,849.58 is: 8,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.78 : 35,069.31 = 5,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.78/35,069.31 = 5,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.78x = 35,069.31 × 5,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.78x = 205,140,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,140,734.39/23,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.28

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