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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.05, 8,246.49 and 3,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.05, 8,246.49 and 3,323.03 is: 4,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.05 : 8,246.49 = 3,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.05/8,246.49 = 3,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.05x = 8,246.49 × 3,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.05x = 27,403,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,333.66/5,976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.53

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