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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.46, 8,246.61 and 3,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.46, 8,246.61 and 3,737.70 is: 5,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.46 : 8,246.61 = 3,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.46/8,246.61 = 3,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.46x = 8,246.61 × 3,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.46x = 30,823,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,354.20/5,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.32

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