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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,978.43, 8,250.21 and 3,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,978.43, 8,250.21 and 3,325.86 is: 4,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,978.43 : 8,250.21 = 3,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,978.43/8,250.21 = 3,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,978.43x = 8,250.21 × 3,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,978.43x = 27,439,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,043.43/5,978.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.67

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