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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.83, 8,228.07 and 3,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.83, 8,228.07 and 3,309.59 is: 4,566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.83 : 8,228.07 = 3,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.83/8,228.07 = 3,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.83x = 8,228.07 × 3,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.83x = 27,231,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,497.05/5,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.87

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