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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.58, 9,011.42 and 3,940.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.58, 9,011.42 and 3,940.67 is: 5,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.58 : 9,011.42 = 3,940.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.58/9,011.42 = 3,940.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.58x = 9,011.42 × 3,940.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.58x = 35,510,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510,967.69/6,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.03

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