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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.28, 8,235.30 and 3,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.28, 8,235.30 and 3,315.16 is: 4,575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.28 : 8,235.30 = 3,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.28/8,235.30 = 3,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.28x = 8,235.30 × 3,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.28x = 27,301,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,337.15/5,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.17

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