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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.74, 8,247.18 and 3,457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.74, 8,247.18 and 3,457.82 is: 4,772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.74 : 8,247.18 = 3,457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.74/8,247.18 = 3,457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.74x = 8,247.18 × 3,457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.74x = 28,517,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,297.53/5,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.18

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