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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.74, 8,996.42 and 3,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.74, 8,996.42 and 3,548.90 is: 5,309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.74 : 8,996.42 = 3,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.74/8,996.42 = 3,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.74x = 8,996.42 × 3,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.74x = 31,927,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,394.94/6,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.96

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