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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.74, 8,227.80 and 3,309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.74, 8,227.80 and 3,309.98 is: 4,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.74 : 8,227.80 = 3,309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.74/8,227.80 = 3,309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.74x = 8,227.80 × 3,309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.74x = 27,233,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,853.44/5,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.34

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