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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.66, 8,246.87 and 3,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.66, 8,246.87 and 3,323.12 is: 4,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.66 : 8,246.87 = 3,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.66/8,246.87 = 3,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.66x = 8,246.87 × 3,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.66x = 27,405,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,280.78/5,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.16

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