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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.65, 8,019.84 and 3,158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.65, 8,019.84 and 3,158.99 is: 4,359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.65 : 8,019.84 = 3,158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.65/8,019.84 = 3,158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.65x = 8,019.84 × 3,158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.65x = 25,334,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334,594.36/5,811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.28

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