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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.70, 9,011.55 and 5,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.70, 9,011.55 and 5,643.20 is: 8,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.70 : 9,011.55 = 5,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.70/9,011.55 = 5,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.70x = 9,011.55 × 5,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.70x = 50,853,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853,978.96/6,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.80

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