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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.06, 8,245.42 and 3,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.06, 8,245.42 and 3,322.56 is: 4,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.06 : 8,245.42 = 3,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.06/8,245.42 = 3,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.06x = 8,245.42 × 3,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.06x = 27,395,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,894.37/5,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.04

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