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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.55, 8,244.90 and 3,457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.55, 8,244.90 and 3,457.59 is: 4,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.55 : 8,244.90 = 3,457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.55/8,244.90 = 3,457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.55x = 8,244.90 × 3,457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.55x = 28,507,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,507,483.79/5,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.69

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