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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.59, 6,008.47 and 3,080.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.59, 6,008.47 and 3,080.29 is: 4,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.59 : 6,008.47 = 3,080.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.59/6,008.47 = 3,080.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.59x = 6,008.47 × 3,080.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.59x = 18,507,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507,830.06/4,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.59

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