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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.25, 8,243.09 and 3,320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.25, 8,243.09 and 3,320.66 is: 4,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.25 : 8,243.09 = 3,320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.25/8,243.09 = 3,320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.25x = 8,243.09 × 3,320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.25x = 27,372,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,499.24/5,973.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.52

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