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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.42, 9,169.04 and 3,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.42, 9,169.04 and 3,344.94 is: 5,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.42 : 9,169.04 = 3,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.42/9,169.04 = 3,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.42x = 9,169.04 × 3,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.42x = 30,669,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,888.66/6,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.44

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