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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.98, 8,228.93 and 3,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.98, 8,228.93 and 3,310.38 is: 4,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.98 : 8,228.93 = 3,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.98/8,228.93 = 3,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.98x = 8,228.93 × 3,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.98x = 27,240,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,868.74/5,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.33

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