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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.60, 8,259.79 and 3,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.60, 8,259.79 and 3,296.30 is: 4,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.60 : 8,259.79 = 3,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.60/8,259.79 = 3,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.60x = 8,259.79 × 3,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.60x = 27,226,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,702.42/5,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.70

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