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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.85, 8,253.68 and 3,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.85, 8,253.68 and 3,328.26 is: 4,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.85 : 8,253.68 = 3,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.85/8,253.68 = 3,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.85x = 8,253.68 × 3,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.85x = 27,470,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,470,401.32/5,980.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.06

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