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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.11, 8,292.98 and 3,492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.11, 8,292.98 and 3,492.77 is: 4,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.11 : 8,292.98 = 3,492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.11/8,292.98 = 3,492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.11x = 8,292.98 × 3,492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.11x = 28,965,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965,485.67/6,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.66

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