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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.71, 8,251.98 and 3,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.71, 8,251.98 and 3,327.73 is: 4,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.71 : 8,251.98 = 3,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.71/8,251.98 = 3,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.71x = 8,251.98 × 3,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.71x = 27,460,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,460,361.41/5,979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.26

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