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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.67, 8,252.95 and 3,328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.67, 8,252.95 and 3,328.01 is: 4,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.67 : 8,252.95 = 3,328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.67/8,252.95 = 3,328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.67x = 8,252.95 × 3,328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.67x = 27,465,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,883.49/5,980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.44

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