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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.47, 8,246.35 and 3,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.47, 8,246.35 and 3,286.80 is: 4,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.47 : 8,246.35 = 3,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.47/8,246.35 = 3,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.47x = 8,246.35 × 3,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.47x = 27,104,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104,123.80/5,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.90

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