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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.57, 8,159.31 and 3,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.57, 8,159.31 and 3,259.98 is: 4,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.57 : 8,159.31 = 3,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.57/8,159.31 = 3,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.57x = 8,159.31 × 3,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.57x = 26,599,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,143.82/5,912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.75

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