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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.62, 8,342.18 and 4,059.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.62, 8,342.18 and 4,059.31 is: 5,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.62 : 8,342.18 = 4,059.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.62/8,342.18 = 4,059.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.62x = 8,342.18 × 4,059.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.62x = 33,863,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,494.70/6,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.25

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