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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.46, 8,246.36 and 3,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.46, 8,246.36 and 3,323.06 is: 4,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.46 : 8,246.36 = 3,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.46/8,246.36 = 3,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.46x = 8,246.36 × 3,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.46x = 27,403,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,149.06/5,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.95

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