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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.96, 9,018.98 and 2,897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.96, 9,018.98 and 2,897.57 is: 4,346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.96 : 9,018.98 = 2,897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.96/9,018.98 = 2,897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.96x = 9,018.98 × 2,897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.96x = 26,133,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133,144.80/6,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.86

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