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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.06, 8,991.09 and 4,142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.06, 8,991.09 and 4,142.88 is: 6,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.06 : 8,991.09 = 4,142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.06/8,991.09 = 4,142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.06x = 8,991.09 × 4,142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.06x = 37,249,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249,006.94/5,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.21

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