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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,978.44, 8,249.96 and 3,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,978.44, 8,249.96 and 3,325.84 is: 4,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,978.44 : 8,249.96 = 3,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,978.44/8,249.96 = 3,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,978.44x = 8,249.96 × 3,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,978.44x = 27,438,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,046.97/5,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.50

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