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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.66, 9,003.81 and 4,154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.66, 9,003.81 and 4,154.36 is: 6,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.66 : 9,003.81 = 4,154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.66/9,003.81 = 4,154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.66x = 9,003.81 × 4,154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.66x = 37,405,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405,068.11/6,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.09

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