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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.44, 9,073.74 and 3,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.44, 9,073.74 and 3,416.92 is: 5,126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.44 : 9,073.74 = 3,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.44/9,073.74 = 3,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.44x = 9,073.74 × 3,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.44x = 31,004,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004,243.68/6,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.84

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