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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.80, 9,017.70 and 3,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.80, 9,017.70 and 3,419.80 is: 5,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.80 : 9,017.70 = 3,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.80/9,017.70 = 3,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.80x = 9,017.70 × 3,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.80x = 30,838,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838,730.46/6,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.70

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