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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.16, 8,246.17 and 3,322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.16, 8,246.17 and 3,322.61 is: 4,585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.16 : 8,246.17 = 3,322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.16/8,246.17 = 3,322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.16x = 8,246.17 × 3,322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.16x = 27,398,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398,806.90/5,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.45

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