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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.58, 8,255.84 and 3,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.58, 8,255.84 and 3,330.02 is: 4,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.58 : 8,255.84 = 3,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.58/8,255.84 = 3,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.58x = 8,255.84 × 3,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.58x = 27,492,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,112.32/5,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.36

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