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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.71, 8,228.69 and 3,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.71, 8,228.69 and 3,310.27 is: 4,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.71 : 8,228.69 = 3,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.71/8,228.69 = 3,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.71x = 8,228.69 × 3,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.71x = 27,239,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,239,160.94/5,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.25

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