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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.76, 8,249.06 and 3,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.76, 8,249.06 and 3,325.10 is: 4,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.76 : 8,249.06 = 3,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.76/8,249.06 = 3,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.76x = 8,249.06 × 3,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.76x = 27,428,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,949.41/5,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.50

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