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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.08, 35,867.20 and 6,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.08, 35,867.20 and 6,380 is: 9,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.08 : 35,867.20 = 6,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.08/35,867.20 = 6,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.08x = 35,867.20 × 6,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.08x = 228,832,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,832,736.00/23,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.56

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