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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.76, 8,251.80 and 3,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.76, 8,251.80 and 3,327.41 is: 4,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.76 : 8,251.80 = 3,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.76/8,251.80 = 3,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.76x = 8,251.80 × 3,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.76x = 27,457,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,121.84/5,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.68

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