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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.05, 8,231.71 and 3,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.05, 8,231.71 and 3,312.27 is: 4,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.05 : 8,231.71 = 3,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.05/8,231.71 = 3,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.05x = 8,231.71 × 3,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.05x = 27,265,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,265,650.22/5,965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.90

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