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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963, 8,228.94 and 3,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963, 8,228.94 and 3,310.84 is: 4,568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963 : 8,228.94 = 3,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963/8,228.94 = 3,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963x = 8,228.94 × 3,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963x = 27,244,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,703.71/5,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.96

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