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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.53, 8,245.60 and 3,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.53, 8,245.60 and 3,322.51 is: 4,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.53 : 8,245.60 = 3,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.53/8,245.60 = 3,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.53x = 8,245.60 × 3,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.53x = 27,396,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396,088.46/5,975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.71

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