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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.36, 8,251.63 and 3,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.36, 8,251.63 and 3,327.02 is: 4,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.36 : 8,251.63 = 3,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.36/8,251.63 = 3,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.36x = 8,251.63 × 3,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.36x = 27,453,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,288.47/5,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.34

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