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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.94, 8,250.02 and 3,325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.94, 8,250.02 and 3,325.55 is: 4,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.94 : 8,250.02 = 3,325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.94/8,250.02 = 3,325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.94x = 8,250.02 × 3,325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.94x = 27,435,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,796.13/5,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.51

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