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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.56, 35,310.36 and 6,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.56, 35,310.36 and 6,010 is: 9,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.56 : 35,310.36 = 6,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.56/35,310.36 = 6,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.56x = 35,310.36 × 6,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.56x = 212,215,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,215,263.60/23,540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.88

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