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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.44, 9,066.52 and 2,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.44, 9,066.52 and 2,148.88 is: 3,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.44 : 9,066.52 = 2,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.44/9,066.52 = 2,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.44x = 9,066.52 × 2,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.44x = 19,482,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482,863.50/6,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.27

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