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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.79 and 3,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.42, 8,251.79 and 3,326.99 is: 4,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.42 : 8,251.79 = 3,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.42/8,251.79 = 3,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.42x = 8,251.79 × 3,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.42x = 27,453,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,564.92/5,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.34

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