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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.78, 8,255.55 and 3,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.78, 8,255.55 and 3,329.82 is: 4,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.78 : 8,255.55 = 3,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.78/8,255.55 = 3,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.78x = 8,255.55 × 3,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.78x = 27,489,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,495.50/5,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.77

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