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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.27, 8,259.39 and 3,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.27, 8,259.39 and 3,332.91 is: 4,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.27 : 8,259.39 = 3,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.27/8,259.39 = 3,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.27x = 8,259.39 × 3,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.27x = 27,527,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,803.52/5,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.26

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