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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.93, 8,246.76 and 3,323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.93, 8,246.76 and 3,323.35 is: 4,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.93 : 8,246.76 = 3,323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.93/8,246.76 = 3,323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.93x = 8,246.76 × 3,323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.93x = 27,406,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,869.85/5,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.21

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