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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.30, 8,292.56 and 4,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.30, 8,292.56 and 4,021.94 is: 5,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.30 : 8,292.56 = 4,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.30/8,292.56 = 4,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.30x = 8,292.56 × 4,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.30x = 33,352,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,178.77/6,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.25

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