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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.80, 8,299.74 and 4,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.80, 8,299.74 and 4,126.12 is: 5,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.80 : 8,299.74 = 4,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.80/8,299.74 = 4,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.80x = 8,299.74 × 4,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.80x = 34,245,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245,723.21/6,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.42

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