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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.28, 9,009.11 and 2,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.28, 9,009.11 and 2,449.24 is: 3,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.28 : 9,009.11 = 2,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.28/9,009.11 = 2,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.28x = 9,009.11 × 2,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.28x = 22,065,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,472.58/6,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.68

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