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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.06, 8,242.83 and 3,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.06, 8,242.83 and 3,320.49 is: 4,582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.06 : 8,242.83 = 3,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.06/8,242.83 = 3,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.06x = 8,242.83 × 3,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.06x = 27,370,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,234.59/5,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.28

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