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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.75, 8,258.96 and 3,332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.75, 8,258.96 and 3,332.41 is: 4,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.75 : 8,258.96 = 3,332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.75/8,258.96 = 3,332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.75x = 8,258.96 × 3,332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.75x = 27,522,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522,228.58/5,984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.72

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