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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.05, 8,229.97 and 3,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.05, 8,229.97 and 3,311.30 is: 4,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.05 : 8,229.97 = 3,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.05/8,229.97 = 3,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.05x = 8,229.97 × 3,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.05x = 27,251,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,899.66/5,964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.36

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