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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.95, 8,155.79 and 3,257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.95, 8,155.79 and 3,257.29 is: 4,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.95 : 8,155.79 = 3,257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.95/8,155.79 = 3,257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.95x = 8,155.79 × 3,257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.95x = 26,565,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,773.21/5,909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.09

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