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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.97, 9,016.45 and 3,944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.97, 9,016.45 and 3,944.05 is: 5,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.97 : 9,016.45 = 3,944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.97/9,016.45 = 3,944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.97x = 9,016.45 × 3,944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.97x = 35,561,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,297.22/6,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.07

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