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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.22, 8,259.53 and 3,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.22, 8,259.53 and 3,296.38 is: 4,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.22 : 8,259.53 = 3,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.22/8,259.53 = 3,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.22x = 8,259.53 × 3,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.22x = 27,226,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,549.50/5,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.96

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