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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.30, 8,246.70 and 3,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.30, 8,246.70 and 3,323.52 is: 4,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.30 : 8,246.70 = 3,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.30/8,246.70 = 3,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.30x = 8,246.70 × 3,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.30x = 27,408,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,072.38/5,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.13

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