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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.44, 6,021.74 and 3,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.44, 6,021.74 and 3,089.14 is: 4,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.44 : 6,021.74 = 3,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.44/6,021.74 = 3,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.44x = 6,021.74 × 3,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.44x = 18,601,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,990.57/4,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.86

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