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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.40, 35,968.86 and 6,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.40, 35,968.86 and 6,210.04 is: 9,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.40 : 35,968.86 = 6,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.40/35,968.86 = 6,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.40x = 35,968.86 × 6,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.40x = 223,368,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,368,059.35/23,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.00

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