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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.31, 8,241.24 and 3,320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.31, 8,241.24 and 3,320.21 is: 4,580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.31 : 8,241.24 = 3,320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.31/8,241.24 = 3,320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.31x = 8,241.24 × 3,320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.31x = 27,362,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,606.25/5,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.81

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