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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.62, 8,349.08 and 4,064.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.62, 8,349.08 and 4,064.31 is: 5,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.62 : 8,349.08 = 4,064.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.62/8,349.08 = 4,064.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.62x = 8,349.08 × 4,064.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.62x = 33,933,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,229.01/6,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.15

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