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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.62, 8,229.90 and 3,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.62, 8,229.90 and 3,310.96 is: 4,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.62 : 8,229.90 = 3,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.62/8,229.90 = 3,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.62x = 8,229.90 × 3,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.62x = 27,248,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,869.70/5,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.18

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