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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.03, 8,232.06 and 3,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.03, 8,232.06 and 3,312.49 is: 4,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.03 : 8,232.06 = 3,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.03/8,232.06 = 3,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.03x = 8,232.06 × 3,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.03x = 27,268,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,616.43/5,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.41

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