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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.40, 8,246.79 and 3,617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.40, 8,246.79 and 3,617.49 is: 4,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.40 : 8,246.79 = 3,617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.40/8,246.79 = 3,617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.40x = 8,246.79 × 3,617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.40x = 29,832,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,680.36/5,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.58

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