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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.13, 8,997.41 and 4,159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.13, 8,997.41 and 4,159.17 is: 6,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.13 : 8,997.41 = 4,159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.13/8,997.41 = 4,159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.13x = 8,997.41 × 4,159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.13x = 37,421,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,757.75/5,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.03

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