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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.80, 8,243.94 and 3,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.80, 8,243.94 and 3,321.24 is: 4,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.80 : 8,243.94 = 3,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.80/8,243.94 = 3,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.80x = 8,243.94 × 3,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.80x = 27,380,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,103.29/5,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.36

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