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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.49, 8,243.03 and 3,320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.49, 8,243.03 and 3,320.83 is: 4,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.49 : 8,243.03 = 3,320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.49/8,243.03 = 3,320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.49x = 8,243.03 × 3,320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.49x = 27,373,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,643.50/5,973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.52

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