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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.21, 9,026.55 and 5,801.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.21, 9,026.55 and 5,801.17 is: 8,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.21 : 9,026.55 = 5,801.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.21/9,026.55 = 5,801.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.21x = 9,026.55 × 5,801.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.21x = 52,364,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,364,551.06/6,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.26

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