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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.55, 8,342.72 and 3,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.55, 8,342.72 and 3,804.92 is: 5,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.55 : 8,342.72 = 3,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.55/8,342.72 = 3,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.55x = 8,342.72 × 3,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.55x = 31,743,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743,424.63/6,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.58

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