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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.93, 8,256.65 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.93, 8,256.65 and 3,593.28 is: 4,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.93 : 8,256.65 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.93/8,256.65 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.93x = 8,256.65 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.93x = 29,668,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668,455.31/5,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.85

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