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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.21, 8,255.27 and 3,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.21, 8,255.27 and 3,329.56 is: 4,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.21 : 8,255.27 = 3,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.21/8,255.27 = 3,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.21x = 8,255.27 × 3,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.21x = 27,486,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486,404.47/5,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.69

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