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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.04, 8,330.72 and 4,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.04, 8,330.72 and 4,044.87 is: 5,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.04 : 8,330.72 = 4,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.04/8,330.72 = 4,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.04x = 8,330.72 × 4,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.04x = 33,696,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696,659.18/6,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.50

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