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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.90, 8,231.67 and 3,312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.90, 8,231.67 and 3,312.42 is: 4,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.90 : 8,231.67 = 3,312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.90/8,231.67 = 3,312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.90x = 8,231.67 × 3,312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.90x = 27,266,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,748.34/5,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.20

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