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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.17, 8,251.37 and 3,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.17, 8,251.37 and 3,326.52 is: 4,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.17 : 8,251.37 = 3,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.17/8,251.37 = 3,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.17x = 8,251.37 × 3,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.17x = 27,448,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,327.70/5,979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.66

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