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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.61, 8,246.49 and 3,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.61, 8,246.49 and 3,323.28 is: 4,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.61 : 8,246.49 = 3,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.61/8,246.49 = 3,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.61x = 8,246.49 × 3,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.61x = 27,405,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,395.29/5,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.21

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