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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.02, 8,333.14 and 5,694.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.02, 8,333.14 and 5,694.85 is: 7,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.02 : 8,333.14 = 5,694.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.02/8,333.14 = 5,694.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.02x = 8,333.14 × 5,694.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.02x = 47,455,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455,982.33/6,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,894.83

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