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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.48, 9,066.54 and 3,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.48, 9,066.54 and 3,315.40 is: 4,968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.48 : 9,066.54 = 3,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.48/9,066.54 = 3,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.48x = 9,066.54 × 3,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.48x = 30,059,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,206.72/6,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.89

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