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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.38, 8,245.96 and 3,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.38, 8,245.96 and 3,322.72 is: 4,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.38 : 8,245.96 = 3,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.38/8,245.96 = 3,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.38x = 8,245.96 × 3,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.38x = 27,399,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399,016.21/5,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.32

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