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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.52, 8,354.97 and 3,536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.52, 8,354.97 and 3,536.87 is: 4,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.52 : 8,354.97 = 3,536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.52/8,354.97 = 3,536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.52x = 8,354.97 × 3,536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.52x = 29,550,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550,410.92/6,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.72

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