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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.74, 8,293.19 and 5,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.74, 8,293.19 and 5,311.04 is: 7,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.74 : 8,293.19 = 5,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.74/8,293.19 = 5,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.74x = 8,293.19 × 5,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.74x = 44,045,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,395.80/6,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.70

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