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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.55, 8,230.66 and 3,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.55, 8,230.66 and 3,311.80 is: 4,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.55 : 8,230.66 = 3,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.55/8,230.66 = 3,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.55x = 8,230.66 × 3,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.55x = 27,258,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,299.79/5,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.05

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