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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.80, 9,011.76 and 4,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.80, 9,011.76 and 4,711.16 is: 7,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.80 : 9,011.76 = 4,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.80/9,011.76 = 4,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.80x = 9,011.76 × 4,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.80x = 42,455,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455,843.24/6,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.39

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