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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.54, 8,300.02 and 3,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.54, 8,300.02 and 3,919.30 is: 5,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.54 : 8,300.02 = 3,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.54/8,300.02 = 3,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.54x = 8,300.02 × 3,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.54x = 32,530,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,268.39/6,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.30

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