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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.44, 8,229.48 and 3,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.44, 8,229.48 and 3,311.32 is: 4,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.44 : 8,229.48 = 3,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.44/8,229.48 = 3,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.44x = 8,229.48 × 3,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.44x = 27,250,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,441.71/5,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.58

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