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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.58, 8,232.36 and 3,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.58, 8,232.36 and 3,312.56 is: 4,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.58 : 8,232.36 = 3,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.58/8,232.36 = 3,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.58x = 8,232.36 × 3,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.58x = 27,270,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,186.44/5,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.25

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