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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.58, 8,243.82 and 3,321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.58, 8,243.82 and 3,321.03 is: 4,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.58 : 8,243.82 = 3,321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.58/8,243.82 = 3,321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.58x = 8,243.82 × 3,321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.58x = 27,377,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,973.53/5,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.18

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