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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.98, 8,244.87 and 3,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.98, 8,244.87 and 3,322.14 is: 4,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.98 : 8,244.87 = 3,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.98/8,244.87 = 3,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.98x = 8,244.87 × 3,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.98x = 27,390,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,612.42/5,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.22

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