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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.89, 8,246.91 and 3,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.89, 8,246.91 and 3,323.32 is: 4,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.89 : 8,246.91 = 3,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.89/8,246.91 = 3,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.89x = 8,246.91 × 3,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.89x = 27,407,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,120.94/5,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.28

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