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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.53, 8,232.69 and 3,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.53, 8,232.69 and 3,313.19 is: 4,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.53 : 8,232.69 = 3,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.53/8,232.69 = 3,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.53x = 8,232.69 × 3,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.53x = 27,276,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276,425.02/5,965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.34

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