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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.88, 8,158.29 and 3,259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.88, 8,158.29 and 3,259.53 is: 4,498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.88 : 8,158.29 = 3,259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.88/8,158.29 = 3,259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.88x = 8,158.29 × 3,259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.88x = 26,592,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,191.00/5,911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.09

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