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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.90, 8,243.84 and 3,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.90, 8,243.84 and 3,321.30 is: 4,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.90 : 8,243.84 = 3,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.90/8,243.84 = 3,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.90x = 8,243.84 × 3,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.90x = 27,380,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,265.79/5,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.32

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