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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.43, 8,246.24 and 3,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.43, 8,246.24 and 3,323 is: 4,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.43 : 8,246.24 = 3,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.43/8,246.24 = 3,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.43x = 8,246.24 × 3,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.43x = 27,402,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,238.91/5,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.82

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