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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.48, 8,246.12 and 3,322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.48, 8,246.12 and 3,322.95 is: 4,585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.48 : 8,246.12 = 3,322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.48/8,246.12 = 3,322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.48x = 8,246.12 × 3,322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.48x = 27,401,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,427.84/5,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.65

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