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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.57, 8,246.07 and 3,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.57, 8,246.07 and 3,286.77 is: 4,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.57 : 8,246.07 = 3,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.57/8,246.07 = 3,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.57x = 8,246.07 × 3,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.57x = 27,102,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,935.49/5,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.62

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