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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.03, 8,230.41 and 3,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.03, 8,230.41 and 3,311.48 is: 4,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.03 : 8,230.41 = 3,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.03/8,230.41 = 3,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.03x = 8,230.41 × 3,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.03x = 27,254,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,858.68/5,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.87

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