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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.80, 9,016.19 and 5,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.80, 9,016.19 and 5,558.82 is: 8,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.80 : 9,016.19 = 5,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.80/9,016.19 = 5,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.80x = 9,016.19 × 5,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.80x = 50,119,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119,377.30/6,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.22

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