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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.31, 8,245.27 and 3,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.31, 8,245.27 and 3,423.01 is: 4,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.31 : 8,245.27 = 3,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.31/8,245.27 = 3,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.31x = 8,245.27 × 3,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.31x = 28,223,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,631.16/5,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.17

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