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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.05, 8,158.74 and 3,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.05, 8,158.74 and 3,259.42 is: 4,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.05 : 8,158.74 = 3,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.05/8,158.74 = 3,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.05x = 8,158.74 × 3,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.05x = 26,592,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,760.33/5,912.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.06

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