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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.77, 8,243.84 and 3,321.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.77, 8,243.84 and 3,321.43 is: 4,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.77 : 8,243.84 = 3,321.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.77/8,243.84 = 3,321.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.77x = 8,243.84 × 3,321.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.77x = 27,381,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,381,279.66/5,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.58

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