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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.26, 8,243.03 and 3,320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.26, 8,243.03 and 3,320.61 is: 4,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.26 : 8,243.03 = 3,320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.26/8,243.03 = 3,320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.26x = 8,243.03 × 3,320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.26x = 27,371,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371,871.25/5,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.40

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