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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.34, 8,230.81 and 3,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.34, 8,230.81 and 3,311.76 is: 4,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.34 : 8,230.81 = 3,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.34/8,230.81 = 3,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.34x = 8,230.81 × 3,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.34x = 27,258,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,467.33/5,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.24

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