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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.63, 9,141.09 and 5,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.63, 9,141.09 and 5,595.91 is: 8,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.63 : 9,141.09 = 5,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.63/9,141.09 = 5,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.63x = 9,141.09 × 5,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.63x = 51,152,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152,722.42/6,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.21

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