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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.91, 8,246.93 and 3,323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.91, 8,246.93 and 3,323.49 is: 4,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.91 : 8,246.93 = 3,323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.91/8,246.93 = 3,323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.91x = 8,246.93 × 3,323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.91x = 27,408,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,589.39/5,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.51

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