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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.14, 8,996.46 and 3,532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.14, 8,996.46 and 3,532.57 is: 5,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.14 : 8,996.46 = 3,532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.14/8,996.46 = 3,532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.14x = 8,996.46 × 3,532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.14x = 31,780,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780,624.70/6,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.24

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