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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.96, 8,246.86 and 3,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.96, 8,246.86 and 3,458.07 is: 4,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.96 : 8,246.86 = 3,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.96/8,246.86 = 3,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.96x = 8,246.86 × 3,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.96x = 28,518,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,219.16/5,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.16

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