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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.94, 8,317.24 and 4,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.94, 8,317.24 and 4,044.12 is: 5,577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.94 : 8,317.24 = 4,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.94/8,317.24 = 4,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.94x = 8,317.24 × 4,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.94x = 33,635,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635,916.63/6,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.23

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