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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.49, 8,235.29 and 3,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.49, 8,235.29 and 3,315.14 is: 4,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.49 : 8,235.29 = 3,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.49/8,235.29 = 3,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.49x = 8,235.29 × 3,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.49x = 27,301,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,122.71/5,967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.98

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