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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.30, 8,245.32 and 3,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.30, 8,245.32 and 3,322.52 is: 4,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.30 : 8,245.32 = 3,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.30/8,245.32 = 3,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.30x = 8,245.32 × 3,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.30x = 27,395,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,240.61/5,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.75

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