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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.64, 8,229.24 and 3,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.64, 8,229.24 and 3,310.44 is: 4,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.64 : 8,229.24 = 3,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.64/8,229.24 = 3,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.64x = 8,229.24 × 3,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.64x = 27,242,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242,405.27/5,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.08

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