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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.54, 9,013.17 and 5,791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.54, 9,013.17 and 5,791.91 is: 8,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.54 : 9,013.17 = 5,791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.54/9,013.17 = 5,791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.54x = 9,013.17 × 5,791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.54x = 52,203,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,446.11/6,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.45

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