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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.88, 8,158.60 and 3,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.88, 8,158.60 and 3,259.38 is: 4,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.88 : 8,158.60 = 3,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.88/8,158.60 = 3,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.88x = 8,158.60 × 3,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.88x = 26,591,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,977.67/5,911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.06

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