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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.59, 9,165.56 and 3,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.59, 9,165.56 and 3,337.74 is: 5,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.59 : 9,165.56 = 3,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.59/9,165.56 = 3,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.59x = 9,165.56 × 3,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.59x = 30,592,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592,239.55/6,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.61

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