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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.54, 8,997.08 and 3,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.54, 8,997.08 and 3,535.50 is: 4,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.54 : 8,997.08 = 3,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.54/8,997.08 = 3,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.54x = 8,997.08 × 3,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.54x = 31,809,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,809,141.79/6,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.05

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