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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.59, 9,017.39 and 3,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.59, 9,017.39 and 3,944.68 is: 5,917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.59 : 9,017.39 = 3,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.59/9,017.39 = 3,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.59x = 9,017.39 × 3,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.59x = 35,570,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,653.17/6,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.01

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