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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.42, 8,255.37 and 3,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.42, 8,255.37 and 3,329.76 is: 4,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.42 : 8,255.37 = 3,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.42/8,255.37 = 3,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.42x = 8,255.37 × 3,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.42x = 27,488,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488,400.81/5,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.86

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