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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.65, 8,246.28 and 3,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.65, 8,246.28 and 3,323.17 is: 4,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.65 : 8,246.28 = 3,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.65/8,246.28 = 3,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.65x = 8,246.28 × 3,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.65x = 27,403,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,790.31/5,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.91

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