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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.79, 8,303.34 and 3,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.79, 8,303.34 and 3,659.91 is: 5,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.79 : 8,303.34 = 3,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.79/8,303.34 = 3,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.79x = 8,303.34 × 3,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.79x = 30,389,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389,477.10/6,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.62

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