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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.51, 9,023.03 and 3,416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.51, 9,023.03 and 3,416.63 is: 5,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.51 : 9,023.03 = 3,416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.51/9,023.03 = 3,416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.51x = 9,023.03 × 3,416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.51x = 30,828,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,828,354.99/6,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.22

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