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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.71, 9,052.66 and 5,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.71, 9,052.66 and 5,811.05 is: 8,707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.71 : 9,052.66 = 5,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.71/9,052.66 = 5,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.71x = 9,052.66 × 5,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.71x = 52,605,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605,502.52/6,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.05

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