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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.64, 9,072.36 and 5,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.64, 9,072.36 and 5,063.46 is: 7,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.64 : 9,072.36 = 5,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.64/9,072.36 = 5,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.64x = 9,072.36 × 5,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.64x = 45,937,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,531.97/6,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.71

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