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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.59, 8,291.56 and 4,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.59, 8,291.56 and 4,018.69 is: 5,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.59 : 8,291.56 = 4,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.59/8,291.56 = 4,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.59x = 8,291.56 × 4,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.59x = 33,321,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321,209.26/6,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.83

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