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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.40, 9,011.10 and 3,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.40, 9,011.10 and 3,933.80 is: 5,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.40 : 9,011.10 = 3,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.40/9,011.10 = 3,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.40x = 9,011.10 × 3,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.40x = 35,447,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,865.18/6,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.70

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