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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.69, 8,249.39 and 3,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.69, 8,249.39 and 3,325.27 is: 4,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.69 : 8,249.39 = 3,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.69/8,249.39 = 3,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.69x = 8,249.39 × 3,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.69x = 27,431,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,428.46/5,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.97

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