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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.80, 9,016.08 and 4,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.80, 9,016.08 and 4,075.90 is: 6,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.80 : 9,016.08 = 4,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.80/9,016.08 = 4,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.80x = 9,016.08 × 4,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.80x = 36,748,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748,640.47/6,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.75

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