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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.76, 9,079.44 and 3,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.76, 9,079.44 and 3,088.44 is: 4,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.76 : 9,079.44 = 3,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.76/9,079.44 = 3,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.76x = 9,079.44 × 3,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.76x = 28,041,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,305.67/6,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.52

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