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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.87, 9,017.54 and 5,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.87, 9,017.54 and 5,871.08 is: 8,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.87 : 9,017.54 = 5,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.87/9,017.54 = 5,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.87x = 9,017.54 × 5,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.87x = 52,942,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,675.61/6,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.36

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