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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.70, 8,253.35 and 3,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.70, 8,253.35 and 3,328.05 is: 4,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.70 : 8,253.35 = 3,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.70/8,253.35 = 3,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.70x = 8,253.35 × 3,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.70x = 27,467,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467,561.47/5,980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.70

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