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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.02, 8,997.53 and 3,503.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.02, 8,997.53 and 3,503.57 is: 5,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.02 : 8,997.53 = 3,503.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.02/8,997.53 = 3,503.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.02x = 8,997.53 × 3,503.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.02x = 31,523,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,523,413.68/6,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.14

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