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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.39, 8,259.70 and 3,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.39, 8,259.70 and 3,332.74 is: 4,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.39 : 8,259.70 = 3,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.39/8,259.70 = 3,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.39x = 8,259.70 × 3,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.39x = 27,527,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,432.58/5,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.10

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