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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.58, 9,017.37 and 4,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.58, 9,017.37 and 4,473.66 is: 6,710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.58 : 9,017.37 = 4,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.58/9,017.37 = 4,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.58x = 9,017.37 × 4,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.58x = 40,340,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,340,647.47/6,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.49

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