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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.92, 8,242.61 and 3,320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.92, 8,242.61 and 3,320.57 is: 4,582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.92 : 8,242.61 = 3,320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.92/8,242.61 = 3,320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.92x = 8,242.61 × 3,320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.92x = 27,370,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,167.49/5,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.38

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