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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.20, 8,246.04 and 3,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.20, 8,246.04 and 3,322.54 is: 4,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.20 : 8,246.04 = 3,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.20/8,246.04 = 3,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.20x = 8,246.04 × 3,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.20x = 27,397,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397,797.74/5,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.25

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