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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.26, 8,245.55 and 3,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.26, 8,245.55 and 3,322.15 is: 4,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.26 : 8,245.55 = 3,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.26/8,245.55 = 3,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.26x = 8,245.55 × 3,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.26x = 27,392,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,941.62/5,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.40

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