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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.44, 8,259.86 and 3,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.44, 8,259.86 and 3,332.88 is: 4,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.44 : 8,259.86 = 3,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.44/8,259.86 = 3,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.44x = 8,259.86 × 3,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.44x = 27,529,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,122.20/5,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.35

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