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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.16, 8,363.70 and 4,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.16, 8,363.70 and 4,169.16 is: 5,754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.16 : 8,363.70 = 4,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.16/8,363.70 = 4,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.16x = 8,363.70 × 4,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.16x = 34,869,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,603.49/6,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.86

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