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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.94, 6,060.90 and 4,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.94, 6,060.90 and 4,049.97 is: 5,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.94 : 6,060.90 = 4,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.94/6,060.90 = 4,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.94x = 6,060.90 × 4,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.94x = 24,546,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,463.17/4,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.75

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