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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.08, 8,230.32 and 3,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.08, 8,230.32 and 3,311.36 is: 4,569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.08 : 8,230.32 = 3,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.08/8,230.32 = 3,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.08x = 8,230.32 × 3,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.08x = 27,253,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,552.44/5,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.62

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