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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.69, 9,006.66 and 3,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.69, 9,006.66 and 3,544.67 is: 5,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.69 : 9,006.66 = 3,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.69/9,006.66 = 3,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.69x = 9,006.66 × 3,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.69x = 31,925,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925,637.50/6,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.24

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