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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.25, 8,249.21 and 3,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.25, 8,249.21 and 3,325.31 is: 4,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.25 : 8,249.21 = 3,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.25/8,249.21 = 3,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.25x = 8,249.21 × 3,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.25x = 27,431,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,147.57/5,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.26

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