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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.20, 5,967.72 and 3,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.20, 5,967.72 and 3,325.26 is: 4,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.20 : 5,967.72 = 3,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.20/5,967.72 = 3,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.20x = 5,967.72 × 3,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.20x = 19,844,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844,220.61/3,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.99

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