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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.78, 9,041.80 and 5,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.78, 9,041.80 and 5,448.44 is: 8,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.78 : 9,041.80 = 5,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.78/9,041.80 = 5,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.78x = 9,041.80 × 5,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.78x = 49,263,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,704.79/6,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.13

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