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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.62, 8,260.26 and 3,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.62, 8,260.26 and 3,332.84 is: 4,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.62 : 8,260.26 = 3,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.62/8,260.26 = 3,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.62x = 8,260.26 × 3,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.62x = 27,530,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530,124.94/5,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.38

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