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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.44, 8,247.20 and 3,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.44, 8,247.20 and 3,323.84 is: 4,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.44 : 8,247.20 = 3,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.44/8,247.20 = 3,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.44x = 8,247.20 × 3,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.44x = 27,412,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,373.25/5,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.74

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