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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.36, 8,230.11 and 3,311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.36, 8,230.11 and 3,311.09 is: 4,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.36 : 8,230.11 = 3,311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.36/8,230.11 = 3,311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.36x = 8,230.11 × 3,311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.36x = 27,250,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,593.77/5,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.90

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