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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.96, 8,309.15 and 4,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.96, 8,309.15 and 4,034.16 is: 5,565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.96 : 8,309.15 = 4,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.96/8,309.15 = 4,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.96x = 8,309.15 × 4,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.96x = 33,520,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,437.11/6,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.44

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