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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.64, 8,230.82 and 3,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.64, 8,230.82 and 3,275.90 is: 4,520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.64 : 8,230.82 = 3,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.64/8,230.82 = 3,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.64x = 8,230.82 × 3,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.64x = 26,963,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,339.72/5,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.53

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