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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.08, 8,252.51 and 3,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.08, 8,252.51 and 3,327.66 is: 4,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.08 : 8,252.51 = 3,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.08/8,252.51 = 3,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.08x = 8,252.51 × 3,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.08x = 27,461,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461,516.94/5,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.17

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