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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.03, 8,229.96 and 3,311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.03, 8,229.96 and 3,311.55 is: 4,569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.03 : 8,229.96 = 3,311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.03/8,229.96 = 3,311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.03x = 8,229.96 × 3,311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.03x = 27,253,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,924.04/5,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.72

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