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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.95, 8,229.90 and 3,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.95, 8,229.90 and 3,311.20 is: 4,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.95 : 8,229.90 = 3,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.95/8,229.90 = 3,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.95x = 8,229.90 × 3,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.95x = 27,250,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,844.88/5,963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.26

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