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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.62, 9,077.97 and 3,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.62, 9,077.97 and 3,383.46 is: 5,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.62 : 9,077.97 = 3,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.62/9,077.97 = 3,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.62x = 9,077.97 × 3,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.62x = 30,714,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,948.38/6,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.17

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