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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.23, 8,240.94 and 3,320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.23, 8,240.94 and 3,320.19 is: 4,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.23 : 8,240.94 = 3,320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.23/8,240.94 = 3,320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.23x = 8,240.94 × 3,320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.23x = 27,361,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,486.58/5,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.45

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