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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.58, 8,249.46 and 3,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.58, 8,249.46 and 3,325.46 is: 4,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.58 : 8,249.46 = 3,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.58/8,249.46 = 3,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.58x = 8,249.46 × 3,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.58x = 27,433,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,433,249.25/5,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.36

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