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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.48, 8,344.02 and 5,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.48, 8,344.02 and 5,553.76 is: 7,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.48 : 8,344.02 = 5,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.48/8,344.02 = 5,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.48x = 8,344.02 × 5,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.48x = 46,340,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340,684.52/6,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.28

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