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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.46, 8,338.20 and 3,802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.46, 8,338.20 and 3,802.11 is: 5,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.46 : 8,338.20 = 3,802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.46/8,338.20 = 3,802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.46x = 8,338.20 × 3,802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.46x = 31,702,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,753.60/6,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.93

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