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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.30, 9,008.97 and 3,695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.30, 9,008.97 and 3,695.94 is: 5,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.30 : 9,008.97 = 3,695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.30/9,008.97 = 3,695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.30x = 9,008.97 × 3,695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.30x = 33,296,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,296,612.58/6,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.85

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