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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.04, 8,430.39 and 3,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.04, 8,430.39 and 3,592.02 is: 4,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.04 : 8,430.39 = 3,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.04/8,430.39 = 3,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.04x = 8,430.39 × 3,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.04x = 30,282,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282,129.49/6,110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.13

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