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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.53, 8,246.32 and 3,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.53, 8,246.32 and 3,286.86 is: 4,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.53 : 8,246.32 = 3,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.53/8,246.32 = 3,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.53x = 8,246.32 × 3,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.53x = 27,104,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104,499.36/5,975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.92

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