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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.04, 8,251.08 and 5,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.04, 8,251.08 and 5,333.07 is: 7,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.04 : 8,251.08 = 5,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.04/8,251.08 = 5,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.04x = 8,251.08 × 5,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.04x = 44,003,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,587.22/6,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.46

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