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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.80, 8,251.74 and 3,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.80, 8,251.74 and 3,327.14 is: 4,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.80 : 8,251.74 = 3,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.80/8,251.74 = 3,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.80x = 8,251.74 × 3,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.80x = 27,454,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,652.96/5,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.24

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