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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.54, 8,247.12 and 3,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.54, 8,247.12 and 3,323.88 is: 4,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.54 : 8,247.12 = 3,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.54/8,247.12 = 3,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.54x = 8,247.12 × 3,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.54x = 27,412,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,437.23/5,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.67

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