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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.65 and 3,326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.65 and 3,326.94 is: 4,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.42 : 8,251.65 = 3,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.42/8,251.65 = 3,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.42x = 8,251.65 × 3,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.42x = 27,452,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,744.45/5,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.21

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