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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.98, 8,260.88 and 3,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.98, 8,260.88 and 3,297.31 is: 4,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.98 : 8,260.88 = 3,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.98/8,260.88 = 3,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.98x = 8,260.88 × 3,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.98x = 27,238,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,665.75/5,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.41

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