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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.77, 8,159.25 and 3,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.77, 8,159.25 and 3,260.20 is: 4,498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.77 : 8,159.25 = 3,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.77/8,159.25 = 3,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.77x = 8,159.25 × 3,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.77x = 26,600,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,786.85/5,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.87

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