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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.57, 8,242.16 and 3,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.57, 8,242.16 and 3,320.02 is: 4,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.57 : 8,242.16 = 3,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.57/8,242.16 = 3,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.57x = 8,242.16 × 3,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.57x = 27,364,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,136.04/5,972.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.64

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