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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.78, 9,068.81 and 3,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.78, 9,068.81 and 3,443.25 is: 5,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.78 : 9,068.81 = 3,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.78/9,068.81 = 3,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.78x = 9,068.81 × 3,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.78x = 31,226,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226,162.82/6,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.95

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