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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.55, 9,005.79 and 3,509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.55, 9,005.79 and 3,509.08 is: 5,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.55 : 9,005.79 = 3,509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.55/9,005.79 = 3,509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.55x = 9,005.79 × 3,509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.55x = 31,602,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602,037.57/6,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.39

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