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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.33, 8,230.79 and 3,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.33, 8,230.79 and 3,312.23 is: 4,570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.33 : 8,230.79 = 3,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.33/8,230.79 = 3,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.33x = 8,230.79 × 3,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.33x = 27,262,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,298.42/5,964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.89

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