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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.58 and 3,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.58 and 3,327.08 is: 4,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.42 : 8,251.58 = 3,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.42/8,251.58 = 3,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.42x = 8,251.58 × 3,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.42x = 27,453,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,666.79/5,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.36

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