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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.93, 8,242.56 and 3,320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.93, 8,242.56 and 3,320.33 is: 4,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.93 : 8,242.56 = 3,320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.93/8,242.56 = 3,320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.93x = 8,242.56 × 3,320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.93x = 27,367,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,978.03/5,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.01

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