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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.83, 8,241.58 and 3,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.83, 8,241.58 and 3,320.23 is: 4,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.83 : 8,241.58 = 3,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.83/8,241.58 = 3,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.83x = 8,241.58 × 3,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.83x = 27,363,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,941.16/5,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.40

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