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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.63, 8,311.31 and 4,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.63, 8,311.31 and 4,529.12 is: 6,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.63 : 8,311.31 = 4,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.63/8,311.31 = 4,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.63x = 8,311.31 × 4,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.63x = 37,642,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642,873.13/6,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.32

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