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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.08, 8,341.10 and 3,805.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.08, 8,341.10 and 3,805.11 is: 5,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.08 : 8,341.10 = 3,805.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.08/8,341.10 = 3,805.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.08x = 8,341.10 × 3,805.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.08x = 31,738,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738,803.02/6,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.22

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