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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.85, 8,342.87 and 5,649.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.85, 8,342.87 and 5,649.57 is: 7,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.85 : 8,342.87 = 5,649.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.85/8,342.87 = 5,649.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.85x = 8,342.87 × 5,649.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.85x = 47,133,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,133,599.82/6,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.32

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