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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.32, 8,242.50 and 3,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.32, 8,242.50 and 3,320.36 is: 4,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.32 : 8,242.50 = 3,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.32/8,242.50 = 3,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.32x = 8,242.50 × 3,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.32x = 27,368,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,067.30/5,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.72

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