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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.58, 8,241.81 and 3,319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.58, 8,241.81 and 3,319.81 is: 4,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.58 : 8,241.81 = 3,319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.58/8,241.81 = 3,319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.58x = 8,241.81 × 3,319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.58x = 27,361,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,243.26/5,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.14

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