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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.35, 8,255.81 and 3,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.35, 8,255.81 and 3,329.60 is: 4,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.35 : 8,255.81 = 3,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.35/8,255.81 = 3,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.35x = 8,255.81 × 3,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.35x = 27,488,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488,528.33/5,982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.94

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