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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.23, 8,232.29 and 3,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.23, 8,232.29 and 3,312.62 is: 4,571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.23 : 8,232.29 = 3,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.23/8,232.29 = 3,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.23x = 8,232.29 × 3,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.23x = 27,270,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,390.78/5,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.56

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