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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.05, 8,251.17 and 3,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.05, 8,251.17 and 3,326.45 is: 4,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.05 : 8,251.17 = 3,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.05/8,251.17 = 3,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.05x = 8,251.17 × 3,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.05x = 27,447,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,097.13/5,979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.55

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