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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.39, 8,258.32 and 3,331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.39, 8,258.32 and 3,331.74 is: 4,597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.39 : 8,258.32 = 3,331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.39/8,258.32 = 3,331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.39x = 8,258.32 × 3,331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.39x = 27,514,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,610.21/5,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.73

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