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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.40, 8,241.92 and 3,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.40, 8,241.92 and 3,320.06 is: 4,581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.40 : 8,241.92 = 3,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.40/8,241.92 = 3,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.40x = 8,241.92 × 3,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.40x = 27,363,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,668.92/5,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.69

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