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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.65, 8,231.24 and 3,312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.65, 8,231.24 and 3,312.07 is: 4,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.65 : 8,231.24 = 3,312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.65/8,231.24 = 3,312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.65x = 8,231.24 × 3,312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.65x = 27,262,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,418.35/5,964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.66

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