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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.56, 8,246.16 and 3,322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.56, 8,246.16 and 3,322.94 is: 4,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.56 : 8,246.16 = 3,322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.56/8,246.16 = 3,322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.56x = 8,246.16 × 3,322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.56x = 27,401,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,515.53/5,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.60

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