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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.50, 8,258.52 and 3,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.50, 8,258.52 and 3,332.14 is: 4,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.50 : 8,258.52 = 3,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.50/8,258.52 = 3,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.50x = 8,258.52 × 3,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.50x = 27,518,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,544.83/5,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.30

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