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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.27, 5,968.87 and 2,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.27, 5,968.87 and 2,335.83 is: 3,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.27 : 5,968.87 = 2,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.27/5,968.87 = 2,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.27x = 5,968.87 × 2,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.27x = 13,942,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,256.37/4,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.44

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