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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.27, 8,251.42 and 3,326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.27, 8,251.42 and 3,326.84 is: 4,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.27 : 8,251.42 = 3,326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.27/8,251.42 = 3,326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.27x = 8,251.42 × 3,326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.27x = 27,451,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,141.72/5,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.05

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