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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.78, 8,243.19 and 3,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.78, 8,243.19 and 3,320.76 is: 4,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.78 : 8,243.19 = 3,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.78/8,243.19 = 3,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.78x = 8,243.19 × 3,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.78x = 27,373,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,655.62/5,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.30

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