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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.94, 8,300.31 and 4,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.94, 8,300.31 and 4,126.68 is: 5,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.94 : 8,300.31 = 4,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.94/8,300.31 = 4,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.94x = 8,300.31 × 4,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.94x = 34,252,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252,723.27/6,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.45

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