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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.27, 8,232.59 and 3,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.27, 8,232.59 and 3,313.19 is: 4,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.27 : 8,232.59 = 3,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.27/8,232.59 = 3,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.27x = 8,232.59 × 3,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.27x = 27,276,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276,134.86/5,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.49

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