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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.66, 8,243.64 and 3,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.66, 8,243.64 and 3,321.06 is: 4,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.66 : 8,243.64 = 3,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.66/8,243.64 = 3,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.66x = 8,243.64 × 3,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.66x = 27,377,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,623.06/5,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.06

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