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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.62, 8,259.03 and 3,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.62, 8,259.03 and 3,331.96 is: 4,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.62 : 8,259.03 = 3,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.62/8,259.03 = 3,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.62x = 8,259.03 × 3,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.62x = 27,518,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,736.95/5,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.24

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