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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.59, 8,228.27 and 3,310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.59, 8,228.27 and 3,310.33 is: 4,567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.59 : 8,228.27 = 3,310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.59/8,228.27 = 3,310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.59x = 8,228.27 × 3,310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.59x = 27,238,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,272.48/5,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.43

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