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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.32, 9,016.98 and 3,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.32, 9,016.98 and 3,933.07 is: 5,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.32 : 9,016.98 = 3,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.32/9,016.98 = 3,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.32x = 9,016.98 × 3,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.32x = 35,464,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464,413.53/6,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.61

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