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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.21, 8,242.42 and 3,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.21, 8,242.42 and 3,584.54 is: 4,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.21 : 8,242.42 = 3,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.21/8,242.42 = 3,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.21x = 8,242.42 × 3,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.21x = 29,545,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545,284.19/5,975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.64

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