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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.84, 8,246.55 and 3,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.84, 8,246.55 and 3,323.19 is: 4,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.84 : 8,246.55 = 3,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.84/8,246.55 = 3,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.84x = 8,246.55 × 3,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.84x = 27,404,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,852.49/5,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.94

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