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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.98, 8,344.56 and 5,413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.98, 8,344.56 and 5,413.39 is: 7,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.98 : 8,344.56 = 5,413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.98/8,344.56 = 5,413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.98x = 8,344.56 × 5,413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.98x = 45,172,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172,357.66/6,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.94

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