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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.51, 8,245.94 and 3,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.51, 8,245.94 and 3,323.16 is: 4,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.51 : 8,245.94 = 3,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.51/8,245.94 = 3,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.51x = 8,245.94 × 3,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.51x = 27,402,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,561.35/5,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.82

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