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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.13, 8,338.06 and 4,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.13, 8,338.06 and 4,276.71 is: 5,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.13 : 8,338.06 = 4,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.13/8,338.06 = 4,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.13x = 8,338.06 × 4,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.13x = 35,659,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,464.58/6,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.85

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