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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.67, 8,249.18 and 3,325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.67, 8,249.18 and 3,325.05 is: 4,588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.67 : 8,249.18 = 3,325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.67/8,249.18 = 3,325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.67x = 8,249.18 × 3,325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.67x = 27,428,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,919.33/5,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.57

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