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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.76, 8,242.88 and 3,320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.76, 8,242.88 and 3,320.42 is: 4,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.76 : 8,242.88 = 3,320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.76/8,242.88 = 3,320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.76x = 8,242.88 × 3,320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.76x = 27,369,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,823.61/5,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.44

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