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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.56, 8,251.68 and 3,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.56, 8,251.68 and 3,326.96 is: 4,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.56 : 8,251.68 = 3,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.56/8,251.68 = 3,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.56x = 8,251.68 × 3,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.56x = 27,453,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,009.29/5,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.14

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