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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.21, 8,299.30 and 3,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.21, 8,299.30 and 3,590.73 is: 4,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.21 : 8,299.30 = 3,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.21/8,299.30 = 3,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.21x = 8,299.30 × 3,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.21x = 29,800,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,545.49/6,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.85

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