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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.85, 8,230.01 and 3,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.85, 8,230.01 and 3,311.28 is: 4,569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.85 : 8,230.01 = 3,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.85/8,230.01 = 3,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.85x = 8,230.01 × 3,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.85x = 27,251,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,850.96/5,963.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.51

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