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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.52, 8,259.87 and 3,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.52, 8,259.87 and 3,332.87 is: 4,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.52 : 8,259.87 = 3,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.52/8,259.87 = 3,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.52x = 8,259.87 × 3,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.52x = 27,529,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,075.10/5,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.28

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