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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.09, 9,014.50 and 6,097.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.09, 9,014.50 and 6,097.69 is: 8,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.09 : 9,014.50 = 6,097.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.09/9,014.50 = 6,097.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.09x = 9,014.50 × 6,097.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.09x = 54,967,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967,626.51/6,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.15

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