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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.33, 8,230.77 and 3,311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.33, 8,230.77 and 3,311.58 is: 4,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.33 : 8,230.77 = 3,311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.33/8,230.77 = 3,311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.33x = 8,230.77 × 3,311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.33x = 27,256,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,853.32/5,964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.98

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