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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.15, 8,311.09 and 3,630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.15, 8,311.09 and 3,630.55 is: 5,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.15 : 8,311.09 = 3,630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.15/8,311.09 = 3,630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.15x = 8,311.09 × 3,630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.15x = 30,173,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,827.80/6,020.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.14

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