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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.48, 8,241.98 and 3,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.48, 8,241.98 and 3,320.04 is: 4,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.48 : 8,241.98 = 3,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.48/8,241.98 = 3,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.48x = 8,241.98 × 3,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.48x = 27,363,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,686.68/5,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.63

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