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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.35, 8,251.61 and 3,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.35, 8,251.61 and 3,326.76 is: 4,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.35 : 8,251.61 = 3,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.35/8,251.61 = 3,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.35x = 8,251.61 × 3,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.35x = 27,451,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,134.40/5,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.99

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