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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.32, 9,005.26 and 5,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.32, 9,005.26 and 5,901.66 is: 8,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.32 : 9,005.26 = 5,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.32/9,005.26 = 5,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.32x = 9,005.26 × 5,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.32x = 53,145,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145,982.73/6,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.09

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