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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.90, 9,062.55 and 3,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.90, 9,062.55 and 3,308.90 is: 4,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.90 : 9,062.55 = 3,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.90/9,062.55 = 3,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.90x = 9,062.55 × 3,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.90x = 29,987,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987,071.70/6,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.72

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