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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.44, 8,255.65 and 3,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.44, 8,255.65 and 3,329.82 is: 4,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.44 : 8,255.65 = 3,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.44/8,255.65 = 3,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.44x = 8,255.65 × 3,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.44x = 27,489,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,811.83/5,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.09

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