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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.78, 9,069.67 and 3,704.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.78, 9,069.67 and 3,704.91 is: 5,558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.78 : 9,069.67 = 3,704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.78/9,069.67 = 3,704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.78x = 9,069.67 × 3,704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.78x = 33,602,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,602,358.22/6,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.91

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