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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.40, 9,017.10 and 3,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.40, 9,017.10 and 3,704.20 is: 5,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.40 : 9,017.10 = 3,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.40/9,017.10 = 3,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.40x = 9,017.10 × 3,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.40x = 33,401,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401,141.82/6,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.30

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