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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.97, 8,243.96 and 3,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.97, 8,243.96 and 3,321.32 is: 4,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.97 : 8,243.96 = 3,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.97/8,243.96 = 3,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.97x = 8,243.96 × 3,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.97x = 27,380,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,815.69/5,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.36

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