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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.40, 8,189.10 and 6,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.40, 8,189.10 and 6,044.40 is: 8,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.40 : 8,189.10 = 6,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.40/8,189.10 = 6,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.40x = 8,189.10 × 6,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.40x = 49,498,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498,196.04/6,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.10

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