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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.52, 9,009.36 and 2,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.52, 9,009.36 and 2,543.04 is: 3,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.52 : 9,009.36 = 2,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.52/9,009.36 = 2,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.52x = 9,009.36 × 2,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.52x = 22,911,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,162.85/6,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.02

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