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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.59, 8,019.93 and 3,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.59, 8,019.93 and 3,158.94 is: 4,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.59 : 8,019.93 = 3,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.59/8,019.93 = 3,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.59x = 8,019.93 × 3,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.59x = 25,334,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334,477.67/5,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.30

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