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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030, 8,317.98 and 4,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030, 8,317.98 and 4,269.60 is: 5,889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030 : 8,317.98 = 4,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030/8,317.98 = 4,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030x = 8,317.98 × 4,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030x = 35,514,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,447.41/6,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.63

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