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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.54, 8,159.36 and 3,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.54, 8,159.36 and 3,260.04 is: 4,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.54 : 8,159.36 = 3,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.54/8,159.36 = 3,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.54x = 8,159.36 × 3,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.54x = 26,599,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,823.67/5,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.89

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