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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.95, 8,228.88 and 3,310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.95, 8,228.88 and 3,310.29 is: 4,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.95 : 8,228.88 = 3,310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.95/8,228.88 = 3,310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.95x = 8,228.88 × 3,310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.95x = 27,239,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,239,979.18/5,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.21

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