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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.59, 8,228.87 and 3,311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.59, 8,228.87 and 3,311.02 is: 4,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.59 : 8,228.87 = 3,311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.59/8,228.87 = 3,311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.59x = 8,228.87 × 3,311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.59x = 27,245,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,912.00/5,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.71

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