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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.48, 8,247.73 and 3,287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.48, 8,247.73 and 3,287.81 is: 4,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.48 : 8,247.73 = 3,287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.48/8,247.73 = 3,287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.48x = 8,247.73 × 3,287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.48x = 27,116,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,116,927.93/5,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.28

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