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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.67, 8,242.69 and 3,321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.67, 8,242.69 and 3,321.01 is: 4,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.67 : 8,242.69 = 3,321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.67/8,242.69 = 3,321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.67x = 8,242.69 × 3,321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.67x = 27,373,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,998.10/5,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.45

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