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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.29, 8,259.57 and 3,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.29, 8,259.57 and 3,332.95 is: 4,599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.29 : 8,259.57 = 3,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.29/8,259.57 = 3,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.29x = 8,259.57 × 3,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.29x = 27,528,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,713.18/5,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.39

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