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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.01, 8,244.51 and 3,322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.01, 8,244.51 and 3,322.07 is: 4,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.01 : 8,244.51 = 3,322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.01/8,244.51 = 3,322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.01x = 8,244.51 × 3,322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.01x = 27,388,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,388,798.11/5,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.89

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