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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.77, 8,228.66 and 3,310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.77, 8,228.66 and 3,310.23 is: 4,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.77 : 8,228.66 = 3,310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.77/8,228.66 = 3,310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.77x = 8,228.66 × 3,310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.77x = 27,238,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,740.64/5,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.14

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