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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.44, 8,246.04 and 3,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.44, 8,246.04 and 3,323.08 is: 4,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.44 : 8,246.04 = 3,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.44/8,246.04 = 3,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.44x = 8,246.04 × 3,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.44x = 27,402,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,250.60/5,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.81

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