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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.20, 8,256.96 and 3,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.20, 8,256.96 and 3,330.59 is: 4,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.20 : 8,256.96 = 3,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.20/8,256.96 = 3,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.20x = 8,256.96 × 3,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.20x = 27,500,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500,507.12/5,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.29

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