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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.41, 8,244.62 and 3,321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.41, 8,244.62 and 3,321.77 is: 4,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.41 : 8,244.62 = 3,321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.41/8,244.62 = 3,321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.41x = 8,244.62 × 3,321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.41x = 27,386,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386,731.38/5,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.01

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