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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.70, 8,251.97 and 3,327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.70, 8,251.97 and 3,327.05 is: 4,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.70 : 8,251.97 = 3,327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.70/8,251.97 = 3,327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.70x = 8,251.97 × 3,327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.70x = 27,454,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,716.79/5,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.32

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