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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.89, 9,018.56 and 3,711.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.89, 9,018.56 and 3,711.97 is: 5,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.89 : 9,018.56 = 3,711.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.89/9,018.56 = 3,711.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.89x = 9,018.56 × 3,711.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.89x = 33,476,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476,624.16/6,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.97

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