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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.20, 9,027.60 and 4,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.20, 9,027.60 and 4,369.60 is: 6,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.20 : 9,027.60 = 4,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.20/9,027.60 = 4,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.20x = 9,027.60 × 4,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.20x = 39,447,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447,000.96/6,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.25

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