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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.32, 8,019.44 and 3,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.32, 8,019.44 and 3,158.73 is: 4,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.32 : 8,019.44 = 3,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.32/8,019.44 = 3,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.32x = 8,019.44 × 3,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.32x = 25,331,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331,229.92/5,811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.95

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