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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.96, 8,230.77 and 3,312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.96, 8,230.77 and 3,312.39 is: 4,570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.96 : 8,230.77 = 3,312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.96/8,230.77 = 3,312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.96x = 8,230.77 × 3,312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.96x = 27,263,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,520.24/5,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.61

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