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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.03, 8,231.75 and 3,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.03, 8,231.75 and 3,312.46 is: 4,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.03 : 8,231.75 = 3,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.03/8,231.75 = 3,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.03x = 8,231.75 × 3,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.03x = 27,267,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267,342.61/5,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.20

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