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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.62, 8,158.92 and 3,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.62, 8,158.92 and 3,259.94 is: 4,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.62 : 8,158.92 = 3,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.62/8,158.92 = 3,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.62x = 8,158.92 × 3,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.62x = 26,597,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,589.66/5,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.45

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