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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.22, 9,048.98 and 3,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.22, 9,048.98 and 3,403.24 is: 5,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.22 : 9,048.98 = 3,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.22/9,048.98 = 3,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.22x = 9,048.98 × 3,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.22x = 30,795,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795,850.70/6,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.78

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