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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.70, 8,244.78 and 3,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.70, 8,244.78 and 3,321.59 is: 4,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.70 : 8,244.78 = 3,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.70/8,244.78 = 3,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.70x = 8,244.78 × 3,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.70x = 27,385,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385,725.12/5,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.62

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