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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.89, 8,328.83 and 4,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.89, 8,328.83 and 4,044.15 is: 5,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.89 : 8,328.83 = 4,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.89/8,328.83 = 4,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.89x = 8,328.83 × 4,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.89x = 33,683,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,017.62/6,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.16

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