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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.30, 8,249.33 and 3,459.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.30, 8,249.33 and 3,459.37 is: 4,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.30 : 8,249.33 = 3,459.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.30/8,249.33 = 3,459.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.30x = 8,249.33 × 3,459.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.30x = 28,537,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537,484.72/5,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.31

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