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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.93, 8,159.87 and 3,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.93, 8,159.87 and 3,675.49 is: 5,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.93 : 8,159.87 = 3,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.93/8,159.87 = 3,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.93x = 8,159.87 × 3,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.93x = 29,991,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991,520.59/5,911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.05

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