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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.01, 8,246.52 and 3,456.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.01, 8,246.52 and 3,456.69 is: 4,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.01 : 8,246.52 = 3,456.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.01/8,246.52 = 3,456.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.01x = 8,246.52 × 3,456.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.01x = 28,505,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,505,663.22/5,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.81

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