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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.51, 9,018.59 and 5,608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.51, 9,018.59 and 5,608.97 is: 8,372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.51 : 9,018.59 = 5,608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.51/9,018.59 = 5,608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.51x = 9,018.59 × 5,608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.51x = 50,584,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584,955.66/6,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.91

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