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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.89, 8,243.19 and 3,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.89, 8,243.19 and 3,320.96 is: 4,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.89 : 8,243.19 = 3,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.89/8,243.19 = 3,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.89x = 8,243.19 × 3,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.89x = 27,375,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,375,304.26/5,973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.49

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