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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.93, 8,254.96 and 3,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.93, 8,254.96 and 3,329.32 is: 4,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.93 : 8,254.96 = 3,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.93/8,254.96 = 3,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.93x = 8,254.96 × 3,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.93x = 27,483,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,374.47/5,981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.40

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