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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.73, 8,229.92 and 3,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.73, 8,229.92 and 3,311.15 is: 4,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.73 : 8,229.92 = 3,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.73/8,229.92 = 3,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.73x = 8,229.92 × 3,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.73x = 27,250,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,441.90/5,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.36

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