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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.80, 9,005.70 and 5,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.80, 9,005.70 and 5,290.20 is: 7,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.80 : 9,005.70 = 5,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.80/9,005.70 = 5,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.80x = 9,005.70 × 5,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.80x = 47,641,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,954.14/6,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.74

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