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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975, 8,245.54 and 3,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975, 8,245.54 and 3,617.16 is: 4,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975 : 8,245.54 = 3,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975/8,245.54 = 3,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975x = 8,245.54 × 3,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975x = 29,825,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,437.47/5,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.71

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