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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.98, 8,348.38 and 4,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.98, 8,348.38 and 4,161.42 is: 5,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.98 : 8,348.38 = 4,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.98/8,348.38 = 4,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.98x = 8,348.38 × 4,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.98x = 34,741,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741,115.50/6,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.10

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