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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.80, 8,248.50 and 3,325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.80, 8,248.50 and 3,325.23 is: 4,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.80 : 8,248.50 = 3,325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.80/8,248.50 = 3,325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.80x = 8,248.50 × 3,325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.80x = 27,428,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,159.66/5,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.34

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