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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.10, 8,245.71 and 3,286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.10, 8,245.71 and 3,286.46 is: 4,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.10 : 8,245.71 = 3,286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.10/8,245.71 = 3,286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.10x = 8,245.71 × 3,286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.10x = 27,099,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,154.86/5,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.35

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