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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.96, 8,258.36 and 3,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.96, 8,258.36 and 3,332.40 is: 4,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.96 : 8,258.36 = 3,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.96/8,258.36 = 3,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.96x = 8,258.36 × 3,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.96x = 27,520,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,158.86/5,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.22

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