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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.42, 8,248.82 and 3,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.42, 8,248.82 and 3,325.08 is: 4,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.42 : 8,248.82 = 3,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.42/8,248.82 = 3,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.42x = 8,248.82 × 3,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.42x = 27,427,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,986.41/5,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.60

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