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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.59, 8,021.31 and 3,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.59, 8,021.31 and 3,159.94 is: 4,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.59 : 8,021.31 = 3,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.59/8,021.31 = 3,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.59x = 8,021.31 × 3,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.59x = 25,346,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346,858.32/5,812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.68

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