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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.10, 8,997.60 and 3,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.10, 8,997.60 and 3,190.40 is: 4,783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.10 : 8,997.60 = 3,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.10/8,997.60 = 3,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.10x = 8,997.60 × 3,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.10x = 28,705,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705,943.04/6,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.45

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