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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.30, 9,089.70 and 5,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.30, 9,089.70 and 5,244.40 is: 7,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.30 : 9,089.70 = 5,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.30/9,089.70 = 5,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.30x = 9,089.70 × 5,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.30x = 47,670,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,022.68/6,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.16

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