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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.59, 8,320.76 and 3,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.59, 8,320.76 and 3,511.15 is: 4,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.59 : 8,320.76 = 3,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.59/8,320.76 = 3,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.59x = 8,320.76 × 3,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.59x = 29,215,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,411.28/6,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.54

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