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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.62, 8,242.35 and 3,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.62, 8,242.35 and 3,319.93 is: 4,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.62 : 8,242.35 = 3,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.62/8,242.35 = 3,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.62x = 8,242.35 × 3,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.62x = 27,364,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,025.04/5,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.58

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