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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.06, 9,591.39 and 5,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.06, 9,591.39 and 5,801.82 is: 8,683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.06 : 9,591.39 = 5,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.06/9,591.39 = 5,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.06x = 9,591.39 × 5,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.06x = 55,647,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,518.33/6,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.99

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