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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.58, 8,247.56 and 3,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.58, 8,247.56 and 3,323.82 is: 4,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.58 : 8,247.56 = 3,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.58/8,247.56 = 3,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.58x = 8,247.56 × 3,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.58x = 27,413,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413,369.80/5,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.80

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