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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.78, 9,043.30 and 5,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.78, 9,043.30 and 5,449.44 is: 8,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.78 : 9,043.30 = 5,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.78/9,043.30 = 5,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.78x = 9,043.30 × 5,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.78x = 49,280,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280,920.75/6,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.63

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