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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.08, 9,017.67 and 2,896.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.08, 9,017.67 and 2,896.71 is: 4,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.08 : 9,017.67 = 2,896.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.08/9,017.67 = 2,896.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.08x = 9,017.67 × 2,896.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.08x = 26,121,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121,574.87/6,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.57

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