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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.23, 9,073.69 and 6,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.23, 9,073.69 and 6,048.10 is: 8,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.23 : 9,073.69 = 6,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.23/9,073.69 = 6,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.23x = 9,073.69 × 6,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.23x = 54,878,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878,584.49/6,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.81

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