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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.73, 8,230.21 and 3,311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.73, 8,230.21 and 3,311.11 is: 4,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.73 : 8,230.21 = 3,311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.73/8,230.21 = 3,311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.73x = 8,230.21 × 3,311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.73x = 27,251,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,132.64/5,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.48

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