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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.72, 8,232.98 and 3,312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.72, 8,232.98 and 3,312.97 is: 4,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.72 : 8,232.98 = 3,312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.72/8,232.98 = 3,312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.72x = 8,232.98 × 3,312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.72x = 27,275,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,578.60/5,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.05

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