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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.41, 8,259.81 and 3,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.41, 8,259.81 and 3,332.76 is: 4,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.41 : 8,259.81 = 3,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.41/8,259.81 = 3,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.41x = 8,259.81 × 3,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.41x = 27,527,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,964.38/5,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.18

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