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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.56, 8,409.78 and 3,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.56, 8,409.78 and 3,441.72 is: 4,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.56 : 8,409.78 = 3,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.56/8,409.78 = 3,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.56x = 8,409.78 × 3,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.56x = 28,944,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944,108.02/6,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.17

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