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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.49, 8,228.37 and 3,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.49, 8,228.37 and 3,309.86 is: 4,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.49 : 8,228.37 = 3,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.49/8,228.37 = 3,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.49x = 8,228.37 × 3,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.49x = 27,234,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,752.73/5,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.68

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