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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.72, 8,230.42 and 3,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.72, 8,230.42 and 3,312.14 is: 4,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.72 : 8,230.42 = 3,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.72/8,230.42 = 3,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.72x = 8,230.42 × 3,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.72x = 27,260,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,303.30/5,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.26

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