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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.09, 8,259.37 and 3,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.09, 8,259.37 and 3,332.34 is: 4,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.09 : 8,259.37 = 3,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.09/8,259.37 = 3,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.09x = 8,259.37 × 3,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.09x = 27,523,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,020.69/5,985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.60

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