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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.70, 9,009.66 and 3,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.70, 9,009.66 and 3,546.68 is: 5,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.70 : 9,009.66 = 3,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.70/9,009.66 = 3,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.70x = 9,009.66 × 3,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.70x = 31,954,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954,380.93/6,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.25

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