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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.98, 8,158.73 and 4,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.98, 8,158.73 and 4,580.70 is: 6,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.98 : 8,158.73 = 4,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.98/8,158.73 = 4,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.98x = 8,158.73 × 4,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.98x = 37,372,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372,694.51/5,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.66

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