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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.13, 8,230.49 and 3,311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.13, 8,230.49 and 3,311.93 is: 4,570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.13 : 8,230.49 = 3,311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.13/8,230.49 = 3,311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.13x = 8,230.49 × 3,311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.13x = 27,258,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,806.75/5,964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.46

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