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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.89, 8,251.84 and 3,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.89, 8,251.84 and 3,327.20 is: 4,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.89 : 8,251.84 = 3,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.89/8,251.84 = 3,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.89x = 8,251.84 × 3,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.89x = 27,455,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455,522.05/5,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.31

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