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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.30, 8,242.43 and 3,284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.30, 8,242.43 and 3,284.07 is: 4,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.30 : 8,242.43 = 3,284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.30/8,242.43 = 3,284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.30x = 8,242.43 × 3,284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.30x = 27,068,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,717.09/5,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.62

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