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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.57, 9,004.97 and 3,543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.57, 9,004.97 and 3,543.55 is: 5,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.57 : 9,004.97 = 3,543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.57/9,004.97 = 3,543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.57x = 9,004.97 × 3,543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.57x = 31,909,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909,498.70/6,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.55

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