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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.55, 8,346.41 and 4,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.55, 8,346.41 and 4,159.98 is: 5,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.55 : 8,346.41 = 4,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.55/8,346.41 = 4,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.55x = 8,346.41 × 4,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.55x = 34,720,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720,877.87/6,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,745.12

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