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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.97, 9,009.86 and 3,541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.97, 9,009.86 and 3,541.95 is: 5,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.97 : 9,009.86 = 3,541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.97/9,009.86 = 3,541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.97x = 9,009.86 × 3,541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.97x = 31,912,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,455.92/6,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.46

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