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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.98, 8,345.94 and 5,414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.98, 8,345.94 and 5,414.39 is: 7,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.98 : 8,345.94 = 5,414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.98/8,345.94 = 5,414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.98x = 8,345.94 × 5,414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.98x = 45,188,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,174.08/6,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.32

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