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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.79, 8,241.48 and 3,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.79, 8,241.48 and 3,320.13 is: 4,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.79 : 8,241.48 = 3,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.79/8,241.48 = 3,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.79x = 8,241.48 × 3,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.79x = 27,362,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,784.99/5,972.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.24

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