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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.52, 8,246.68 and 3,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.52, 8,246.68 and 3,458.44 is: 4,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.52 : 8,246.68 = 3,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.52/8,246.68 = 3,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.52x = 8,246.68 × 3,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.52x = 28,520,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,647.98/5,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.91

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