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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.40, 8,258.58 and 3,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.40, 8,258.58 and 3,332.01 is: 4,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.40 : 8,258.58 = 3,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.40/8,258.58 = 3,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.40x = 8,258.58 × 3,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.40x = 27,517,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,671.15/5,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.23

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