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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.28, 8,229.84 and 3,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.28, 8,229.84 and 3,311.16 is: 4,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.28 : 8,229.84 = 3,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.28/8,229.84 = 3,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.28x = 8,229.84 × 3,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.28x = 27,250,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,317.01/5,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.69

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