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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.58, 8,228.64 and 3,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.58, 8,228.64 and 3,309.84 is: 4,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.58 : 8,228.64 = 3,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.58/8,228.64 = 3,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.58x = 8,228.64 × 3,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.58x = 27,235,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235,481.82/5,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.73

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