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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.15, 8,242.77 and 3,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.15, 8,242.77 and 3,320.40 is: 4,582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.15 : 8,242.77 = 3,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.15/8,242.77 = 3,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.15x = 8,242.77 × 3,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.15x = 27,369,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,293.51/5,973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.05

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