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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.40, 9,069.48 and 2,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.40, 9,069.48 and 2,761.20 is: 4,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.40 : 9,069.48 = 2,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.40/9,069.48 = 2,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.40x = 9,069.48 × 2,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.40x = 25,042,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,648.18/6,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.12

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