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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.90, 35,507.70 and 6,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.90, 35,507.70 and 6,140.28 is: 9,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.90 : 35,507.70 = 6,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.90/35,507.70 = 6,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.90x = 35,507.70 × 6,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.90x = 218,027,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,027,220.16/23,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.77

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