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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.47, 8,246.03 and 3,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.47, 8,246.03 and 3,322.82 is: 4,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.47 : 8,246.03 = 3,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.47/8,246.03 = 3,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.47x = 8,246.03 × 3,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.47x = 27,400,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400,073.40/5,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.43

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