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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.97, 8,242.52 and 3,320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.97, 8,242.52 and 3,320.31 is: 4,581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.97 : 8,242.52 = 3,320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.97/8,242.52 = 3,320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.97x = 8,242.52 × 3,320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.97x = 27,367,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,704.98/5,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.93

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