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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.13, 9,007.98 and 5,485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.13, 9,007.98 and 5,485.79 is: 8,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.13 : 9,007.98 = 5,485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.13/9,007.98 = 5,485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.13x = 9,007.98 × 5,485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.13x = 49,415,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415,841.56/6,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.72

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