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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.30, 8,691.21 and 3,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.30, 8,691.21 and 3,020.15 is: 4,526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.30 : 8,691.21 = 3,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.30/8,691.21 = 3,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.30x = 8,691.21 × 3,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.30x = 26,248,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,699.32/5,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.18

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