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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.82, 8,245.62 and 3,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.82, 8,245.62 and 3,323.16 is: 4,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.82 : 8,245.62 = 3,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.82/8,245.62 = 3,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.82x = 8,245.62 × 3,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.82x = 27,401,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,514.56/5,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.40

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