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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.08, 8,254.92 and 3,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.08, 8,254.92 and 3,329.36 is: 4,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.08 : 8,254.92 = 3,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.08/8,254.92 = 3,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.08x = 8,254.92 × 3,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.08x = 27,483,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,600.45/5,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.32

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