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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.16, 8,282.20 and 4,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.16, 8,282.20 and 4,492.36 is: 6,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.16 : 8,282.20 = 4,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.16/8,282.20 = 4,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.16x = 8,282.20 × 4,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.16x = 37,206,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,623.99/6,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.59

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