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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.68, 9,066.84 and 3,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.68, 9,066.84 and 3,442 is: 5,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.68 : 9,066.84 = 3,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.68/9,066.84 = 3,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.68x = 9,066.84 × 3,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.68x = 31,208,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208,063.28/6,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.90

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