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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.48, 8,289.09 and 3,884.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.48, 8,289.09 and 3,884.21 is: 5,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.48 : 8,289.09 = 3,884.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.48/8,289.09 = 3,884.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.48x = 8,289.09 × 3,884.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.48x = 32,196,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,566.27/6,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.85

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