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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.54, 8,245.28 and 3,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.54, 8,245.28 and 3,322.88 is: 4,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.54 : 8,245.28 = 3,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.54/8,245.28 = 3,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.54x = 8,245.28 × 3,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.54x = 27,398,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398,076.01/5,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.04

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