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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.50, 9,044.44 and 3,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.50, 9,044.44 and 3,111.20 is: 4,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.50 : 9,044.44 = 3,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.50/9,044.44 = 3,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.50x = 9,044.44 × 3,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.50x = 28,139,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,139,061.73/6,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.03

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