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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.39, 8,242.56 and 3,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.39, 8,242.56 and 3,284.16 is: 4,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.39 : 8,242.56 = 3,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.39/8,242.56 = 3,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.39x = 8,242.56 × 3,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.39x = 27,069,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069,885.85/5,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.75

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