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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.55, 8,254.53 and 3,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.55, 8,254.53 and 3,329.19 is: 4,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.55 : 8,254.53 = 3,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.55/8,254.53 = 3,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.55x = 8,254.53 × 3,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.55x = 27,480,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480,898.73/5,981.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.28

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