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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.04, 8,243.07 and 3,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.04, 8,243.07 and 3,320.72 is: 4,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.04 : 8,243.07 = 3,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.04/8,243.07 = 3,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.04x = 8,243.07 × 3,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.04x = 27,372,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,927.41/5,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.75

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