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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.70, 9,008.55 and 4,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.70, 9,008.55 and 4,911.30 is: 7,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.70 : 9,008.55 = 4,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.70/9,008.55 = 4,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.70x = 9,008.55 × 4,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.70x = 44,243,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,691.62/6,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.95

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