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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.62, 8,159.37 and 3,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.62, 8,159.37 and 3,260.14 is: 4,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.62 : 8,159.37 = 3,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.62/8,159.37 = 3,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.62x = 8,159.37 × 3,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.62x = 26,600,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,688.51/5,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.97

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